Are Nike’s new Mercurials the luckiest boots on the pitch?

With over a third of the goals in the 2026 World Cup coming from players in Mercurials, it’s clear these boots were made for scoring

Are Nike’s new Mercurials the luckiest boots on the pitch?
Mbappe pink Nike Mercurial football boots

The 2026 World Cup is over. A controversial tournament, it saw some contentious moments (the corruption and political interference, the hydration breaks that England fans booed until the end) but also read more raquo;