Two of the tournament’s headline forwards are putting up serious production at WC 2026. Using official event stats and live tracking on Sofascore, here is how Erling Haaland and Harry Kane stack up so far. The picture is tight at the top, but their profiles are slightly different, which makes this comparison fun for any football fan.

Goals and scoring tempo

Erling Haaland has 7 goals in 4 matches. Harry Kane has 6 goals in 5. Haaland leads the race despite one game fewer. His scoring frequency clocks in at 51 minutes per goal, the quicker of the two. Kane finds the net every 74 minutes.

That works out to 1.75 goals per match for Haaland. Kane’s average sits at 1.20 per match. The gap is small but clear at tournament pace. Both are elite finishers, yet Norway’s striker has been more ruthless so far. Kane still keeps pace with consistency across more appearances.

Shooting volume and finishing touch

Haaland averages 4.50 shots per game. Kane takes 3.80 per game. The extra volume helps explain the higher goal total. Both are selective rather than shooting on sight. Conversion rates underline it: 39% for Haaland and 32% for Kane.

Put simply, roughly two in five of Haaland’s attempts go in. Kane is close, turning almost one in three into goals. Efficiency at this level keeps defenses honest and the scoreboard moving. With that accuracy, even one more shot can swing a match. The numbers also match their scoring frequency, as Haaland needs fewer minutes to strike.

Link play and duels

Beyond goals, Kane has 1 assist so far. Haaland has not registered an assist yet. That single pass helps balance the picture of output. It also hints at Kane’s willingness to connect play around the box. Even so, goal threat remains the headline for both.

In the physical contests, Haaland wins 4.50 duels per game. Kane sits at 3.20 duels won per game. The Norwegian’s total points to a strong presence in battles for the ball. Kane is competitive too, though not at the same rate. Winning these moments often sets up shots or relieves pressure, which shows up across their totals.

Sofascore Rating snapshot

On Sofascore, Haaland holds an 8.25 Sofascore Rating at WC 2026. Kane’s Sofascore Rating stands at 7.66. Both marks are strong, with goals driving the figure. A perfect 10 on Sofascore is the ceiling, so there is still room to climb. The spread reflects the small but steady edge in Haaland’s output.

The Ratings mirror the story told by shots, conversion, and duels. Haaland’s heavier volume and faster scoring show up in the number. Kane’s all‑around line, including the assist, anchors his score. Fans can follow these updates match by match on the Sofascore app and website. It is a clean way to compare two elite strikers in the same World Cup window.

There is no wrong answer for who is more enjoyable to watch, but the data gives a tidy summary. Haaland leads for goals, pace of scoring, shots per game, duels won, and overall Sofascore Rating. Kane brings elite finishing, steady output over more appearances, and the only assist between them. If this pace holds, we will have a photo finish in the tournament’s golden boot conversation.