2014 World Cup Top Goalscoring Football Boots: Adidas Dominates The Group Stage First Round
Jun 18, 2014, by Chris
2014 World Cup Top Goalscoring Boots - 49 goals have been scored in the first round of group matches at the 2014 World Cup, more then in most of the previous competitions.
While three goals in the first round where own goals, in this post we're going to have a look at the 2014 World Cup Boot Statistics of the other 46 goals scored in the first 16 matches.
2014 World Cup Top Goalscoring Football Boot Brands
While Nike Boots are worn by more than 50% of the 736 players participating in the group stage, the Nike Boots only account for 15 (32.6%) of the 46 goals. Adidas is the clear winner in this category with 24 goals (52.2%) scored.
The list is completed by Puma (3), Mizuno (2) and Warrior (2), while Concord, Lotto, Umbro and Under Armour, who all have players under contract at this World Cup, have not yet seen goals.
2014 World Cup Top Goalscoring Football Boot Silos
The most successful Football Boot Silo so far has been the Adidas Adizero with 17 goals, more than twice as many as 2nd placed Nike Mercurial with 8. They are followed in the 2014 World Cup Top Goalscoring Silos Ranking by the Adidas Predator (6), Nike Hypervenom (4) and Nike Tiempo (3).
Puma's Evopower (2) and Evospeed (1) did ok, while Warrior surprised us with two goals already, having only five players in total at the competition.
New silos Adidas Nitrocharge and Nike Magista, unveiled in 2013 and 2014 respectively, are yet to score in the 2014 World Cup.
| # | Goals | Boot | Top players | |
| 1 | 17 |  | Adidas Adizero | Thomas Müller (3), Robin van Persie (2), Arjen Robben (2) |
| 2 | 8 |  | Nike Mercurial | Claudio Marchisio (1), Alexis Sánchez (1), Dries Mertens (1) |
| 3 | 6 |  | Adidas Predator | Oscar (1), Xabi Alonso (1), Mats Hummels (1) |
| 4 | 4 |  | Nike Hypervenom | Neymar (2), Daniel Sturridge (1), Clint Dempsey (1) |
| 5 | 3 |  | Nike Tiempo | Stefan de Vrij (1), André Ayew (1), John Anthony Brooks (1) |
| 6 | 2 |  | Puma Evopower | Mario Balotelli (1), Oribe Peralta (1) |
| 7 | 1 |  | Mizuno Morelia Neo | Lee Keun-Ho (1) |
| 7 | 1 |  | Puma Evospeed | Vedad Ibišević (1) |
| 7 | 1 |  | Adidas Adipure | Jorge Valdivia (1) |
| 7 | 1 |  | Mizuno Wave Ignitus | Keisuke Honda (1) |
| 7 | 1 |  | Warrior Superheat | Tim Cahill (1) |
| 7 | 1 |  | Warrior Gambler | Marouane Fellaini (1) |
2014 World Cup Top Goalscorers
Thomas Müller of Germany who scored three against Portugal wearing Adidas Adizero boots, has the most goals, followed by Karim Benzema, Neymar, Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie, who all netted twice in their opening matches.
A total of 35 players, including 4-times Balon d'Or winner Lionel Messi and Itay's Mario Balotelli, have scored once in the first match.
| Goals | Nat | Club | Name | Club | Boots | Age | Height | Weight |
| 3 |  |  | Thomas Müller | Bayern München | Adidas F50 Adizero | 24 | 186 | 74 |
| 2 |  |  | Neymar | FC Barcelona | Nike Hypervenom | 22 | 174 | 64 |
| 2 |  |  | Robin van Persie | Manchester United | Adidas F50 Adizero | 30 | 183 | 71 |
| 2 | | | Arjen Robben | Bayern München | Adidas F50 Adizero | 30 | 180 | 80 |
| 2 |  |  | Karim Benzema | Real Madrid | Adidas F50 Adizero | 26 | 187 | 79 |
| 1 |  | | Lionel Messi | FC Barcelona | Adidas F50 Adizero Messi | 26 | 169 | 67 |
| 1 |  | | Marouane Fellaini | Manchester United | Warrior Gambler | 26 | 194 | 85 |
| 1 |  |  | Keisuke Honda | AC Milan | Mizuno Wave Ignitus Gold | 28 | 182 | 76 |
| 1 |  | Tim Cahill | Warrior Superheat | 34 | 178 | 68 | ||
| 1 |  | | Mario Balotelli | AC Milan | Puma Evopower | 23 | 189 | 88 |
MŠK Žilina 26-27 Home Kit Revealed
Slovak club MŠK Žilina's new 2026-27 home kit has been revealed, confirming their continued partnership with Nike. Teased earlier in July and fully unveiled by Slovak kit accounts on July 6, the new shirt introduces a bespoke design for the team, marking a notable shift from the modified catalog templates used in previous seasons.
The Nike MŠK Žilina 2026-27 home shirt features the club's traditional yellow base complemented by green accents. A standout detail is the green Nike Swoosh, which marks the first time the brand's logo has appeared in this color on a Žilina kit since 2013. Early feedback has praised the overall high quality and custom feel of the design, though some observers have noted that the secondary shade of yellow appears slightly too dark.
Nike Honors Ronaldo with "His Legend Lives On" Campaign
Having concluded his quest for the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy with Portugal, this also marks the final time we will see Cristiano Ronaldo grace football’s biggest stage. Ronaldo himself confirmed that the 2026 World Cup would be the last of his illustrious career.
His runs on the World Cup stage may have come to an end, but his legacy will endure forever. To honor that legacy, Nike Football shared an image carrying the message "His Legend Lives On", paying tribute to CR7's everlasting impact on the game.
Désiré Doué Wears Both Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 and Superfly 11 Boots
French rising star Désiré Doué, has been frequently switching between the Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 and Superfly 11 boots over the past few weeks. Doué opted for the low-cut Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 for the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League final, but then surprised fans by starting the 2026 World Cup wearing the high-cut Superfly 11.
However, his stint with the Superfly 11 was short-lived, as Doué recently switched back to the Mercurial Vapor 17 for France's latest matches at the tournament. This indecision between the collared and non-collared versions of Nike's speed boot is notable for a player who is heavily featured in the brand's promotional campaigns. Doué has also been spotted wearing reissue Mercurial Vapor Superfly 1 boots recently, showcasing his affinity for the Mercurial heritage.
