Kane and Haaland set for World Cup quarter-final showdown in Miami
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Harry Kane of England and Erling Haaland of Norway are set to face off in a pivotal quarter-final match at the World Cup in Miami on Saturday. Kane trails Haaland by one goal in the tournament's scoring race, with both players among the favorites for the Golden Boot. Morgan Rogers expressed confidence in Kane's ability to outperform Haaland, acknowledging the Manchester City forward's impressive scoring record. Rogers highlighted the anticipation surrounding the matchup, describing it as a key moment for both players as the tournament progresses. The teams have aligned to focus on their immediate challenge ahead of a potential final appearance.
- •Kane and Haaland meet in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami.
- •Haaland has scored seven goals in the tournament so far.
- •Kane is one goal behind Haaland in the scoring race.
- •Morgan Rogers expressed confidence in Kane's performance.
- •The match is highly anticipated by fans and players alike.
- 7:33 AMYahoo Sports — Goal machines Kane and Haaland set for World Cup showdown
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Rogers backs Kane to outshine Haaland in World Cup showdown
"England's Morgan Rogers backed Harry Kane to come out on top when he faces Norway's Erling Haaland in an enticing battle between the World Cup sharpshooters on Saturday.But Rogers is confident England captain Kane, one goal behind Haaland in the race to be the World Cup's top scorer, would come out on top.
"England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway will pit two of the planet’s deadliest strikers head to head. Here, the Press Association compares England skipper Harry Kane and Norway hot-shot Erling Haaland.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 7:33 AMGoal machines Kane and Haaland set for World Cup showdown
England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway will pit two of the planet’s deadliest strikers head to head. Here, the Press Association compares England skipper Harry Kane and Norway hot-shot Erling Haaland.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 8:39 PMRogers backs Kane to outshine Haaland in World Cup showdown
England's Morgan Rogers backed Harry Kane to come out on top when he faces Norway's Erling Haaland in an enticing battle between the World Cup sharpshooters on Saturday.But Rogers is confident England captain Kane, one goal behind Haaland in the race to be the World Cup's top scorer, would come out on top.
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