Harry Kane and Erling Haaland face off in World Cup quarter-finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 5:18 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Harry Kane and Erling Haaland prepare to meet on July 9 in a World Cup quarter-final. Kane has scored six goals in the tournament, while Haaland leads with seven. Both strikers play a central role for their countries, shaping their respective teams' hopes for success. This matchup not only highlights their individual talents but also their contrasting career trajectories—Kane solidifying his status at Bayern Munich and Haaland continuing to excel with Norway. The outcome of this clash could determine who advances to the semi-finals.
- •Kane has six goals and Haaland has seven in the tournament.
- •Kane plays for Bayern Munich and Haaland for Manchester City.
- •This match occurs on July 9 as part of the World Cup quarter-finals.
- •Both strikers are crucial to their respective teams' success.
- •Kane missed a critical penalty in the last World Cup, adding pressure to this encounter.
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick?
- 5:18 AMBBC Sport — How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick?
"Two of the world's best strikers Harry Kane and Erling Haaland play each other for a place in the World Cup semi-finals - but who would you rather have?
"Two of the world's best strikers Harry Kane and Erling Haaland play each other for a place in the World Cup semi-finals - but who would you rather have?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 5:19 AMHow Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick?
Two of the world's best strikers Harry Kane and Erling Haaland play each other for a place in the World Cup semi-finals - but who would you rather have?
- BBC SportJul 9, 2026, 5:18 AMHow Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick?
Two of the world's best strikers Harry Kane and Erling Haaland play each other for a place in the World Cup semi-finals - but who would you rather have?
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