Harry Kane features special golden patch during World Cup opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:31 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Harry Kane wore a distinct golden patch on his England shirt during the World Cup match against Croatia. The patch signifies that Kane won the Golden Boot in 2018 after scoring six goals. Other players, including Kylian Mbappe and James Rodriguez, also sport the golden patch this tournament. The patches recognize various achievements and include special badges for team veterans and debut players. Players will wear the patches throughout the tournament and they will later become memorabilia.
- •Kane's patch commemorates his Golden Boot win in 2018.
- •Mbappe and Rodriguez also wear similar patches this tournament.
- •Teams with past World Cup wins display a gold badge.
- •Debuting players receive a special patch on their shirts.
- •Patches will become memorabilia after the tournament.
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — What are the patches on some shirts at the World Cup?
- 3:31 AMBBC Football — What are the patches on some shirts at the World Cup?
"England captain Harry Kane was seen wearing a special patch on his England shirt - why are they there and who else gets to wear them?
"England captain Harry Kane was seen wearing a special patch on his England shirt - why are they there and who else gets to wear them?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 3:31 AMWhat are the patches on some shirts at the World Cup?
England captain Harry Kane was seen wearing a special patch on his England shirt - why are they there and who else gets to wear them?
- BBC FootballJun 18, 2026, 3:31 AMWhat are the patches on some shirts at the World Cup?
England captain Harry Kane was seen wearing a special patch on his England shirt - why are they there and who else gets to wear them?
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