"2018 Nike Mercurial World Cup" Nike Mercurial Crashes 2018 World Cup Top Goalscoring Football Boot Battle So Far
The 2018 World Cup is in full swing, with the first round of matches already over. What a better time to take a first look at which soccer cleat dominates the tournament so far, revealing that there is one boot silo that overshadows all others.
Ahead of the 2018 World Cup, we already took a look at which brands dominate the 2018 World Cup. Our analysis in cooperation with Football Boots DB revealed that Nike supplies cleats for 465 players (63.4%), with Adidas at just 196 (26.7%). Puma (41), Mizuno (10), Umbro (7), New Balance (6), Under Armour (3), Lotto and Asics (both 2) finish the rankings.
19 Of First 39 Goals Scored With Nike Mercurial 360 Soccer Cleats
39 goals have been scored in the 18 matches so far. If you followed the coverage of the 2018 World Cup, you might already know that around half of the goals were scored after a set-play. But what might be even more rmerarkable is that 19 of the first 39 goals were scored by players wearing the Nike Mercurial Superfly / Vapor 360 football boots.
Players who scored wearing the Nike Mercurial are Cristiano Ronaldo (4 goals), Denis Cheryshev (3 goals) as well as the likes as Hirving Lozano, Luka Modrić, Aleksandar Kolarov, Yussuf Poulsen, Steven Zuber, Philippe Coutinho, Jose Giminez. The second most successful football boot was the Adidas Predator 18.1 with 4 goals, followed by the Puma One and Nike Hypervenom (3 goals respectively).
In total, 25 of 39 goals (64.1%) of all 2018 World Cup goals so far were scored by Nike athletes. Adidas comes second with 9 goals (23%), Puma comes third with 4 goals (10%), while Asics-sponsored Yuya Osako scored 1 goal..
What do you think of the dominance of Nike's Mercurial football boot so far? Let us know in the comments below.
Barrow AFC 2026-27 Home & Away Kits Released
National League side Barrow AFC have completed their 2026-27 kit lineup with the launch of their new away shirt. Made by Puma, the away kit follows the release of the club's home strip earlier this month, confirming the brand as their technical sponsor for the upcoming season.
The Barrow AFC 2026-27 home kit, originally unveiled on June 1, is billed as "125 Years In The Making." The design serves as a traditional and commemorative tribute to the Cumbrian club's 125th anniversary. The newly revealed away kit provides a contrasting alternative for their travels, rounding out the wardrobe as they prepare for their National League campaign following their recent relegation from League Two.
Special Commemorative Patches for 1000th FIFA World Cup Match
To mark a significant milestone in football history, special commemorative patches were featured during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match between Tunisia and Japan in Monterrey. The fixture officially marked the 1000th match in the history of the tournament.
In recognition of the occasion, both the Japan and Tunisia national teams wore mini Match 1000 arm patches on their jerseys. The special detailing was spotted on the players' kits during the game, as well as on the shirts laid out in the dressing rooms beforehand.
The commemorative design was not limited to the competing teams, as the match officials also wore the Match 1000 patch on their referee kits. This subtle yet historic addition provided a unique touch to the kits for the milestone game.
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Manuel Neuer Wears Special 'Legacy' and 'Golden Gloves' Patches at 2026 World Cup
Following Luka Modrić and Lionel Messi, Manuel Neuer became the next player to wear two special patches when he appeared in Germany's second group-stage match against Ivory Coast.
On his right sleeve was the "Legacy" patch (which had already appeared in the opening match), while on his left sleeve was the "Golden Glove" patch, honoring the individual award he won at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
All Special 2026 World Cup Player Patches Revealed - Footy Headlines
FC Tiamo Hirakata 26-27 Home Kit Released
Japanese Football League side FC Tiamo Hirakata has officially unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit, produced by sportswear brand Jogarbola. The release introduces a cracking design under the club's Reborn campaign for the upcoming JFL season, symbolizing a new beginning for the club.
