Two forces of nature.

ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the World Cup action on June 30.

Erling Haaland inspired Norway to a shock 2-1 win over Brazil in their round-of-16 clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the Manchester City striker scored a second-half brace to knock Carlo ...

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.

The impending showdown between Norway and France in Boston promises to be a “match within a match” between the two prolific strikers. Both players have scored four goals in their first two games at ...

The Golden Boot race at the 2026 World Cup has not disappointed. We track Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and all the top goalscorers.

Before we look ahead to World Cup knockout round, here's a look at players who have stood out so far. The usual suspects and some surprises.

More than 1200 players have taken the pitch at this year’s expanded 48 team World Cup over the past month but some have caught my attention more than others.

Even amid the noise of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe in FIFA World Cup 2026, one man has stayed out the shadow of the big stars. Well, to be honest, he too is no less of a star.

After Erling Haaland scored two late goals, including a beautiful header in the 79th minute, Norway’s storybook run is still alive. Norway shocked Brazil, ousting the Seleção by a 2-1 score to advance ...