Erling Haaland understands he's one of one after eliminating Brazil at the World Cup.

Erling Haaland has long struggled against Erling Haaland . England’s defence hasn’t been as strong at this tournament as you might have expected from a Tuchel side. Reece Jame

Messi could become the oldest Golden Boot winner in World Cup history, but Mbappe, Haaland and Kane are still right there. See the data in two charts.

If two or more players are tied on goals, then the player with the most assists from that first-place tie is awarded the Golden Boot. Essentially, this becomes a ratio. The player who scored the most goals per minute (thus, the player who tied for the top goals, but then did it in less time), wins the Golden Boot.

The Golden Boot race at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is something that has never been seen before. In several past editions, six goals were enough for a player to win the Golden Boot. But with an expanded tournament,

Erling Haaland had a perfect reaction to scoring the game-winning goal against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

Bill Simmons has become a huge fan of Erling Haaland, comparing him to some of the NBA’s all-time great big men. Erling Haaland has announced his arrival on the world stage with a phenomenal run in the FIFA World Cup,