Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterHarry Kane is one of a select few players at the World Cup with a golden patch on his sleeve, but why?England take on Croatia in the Group L opener tonight, with Thomas Tuchel looking to get off to a winning start in his debut at a major tournament with the Three Lions.If England are to succeed at the World Cup 2026, it will likely be Harry Kane who spearheads that push for glory.Why Harry Kane has golden patch on his England shirtKane is one of a select few at this tournament who is wearing a golden patch on his shirt sleeve, and it's all down to his past goalscoring exploits at international level.More specifically, it's because he won the Golden Boot at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. You may like How to watch England vs Croatia for FREE at World Cup 2026 How to watch Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham at the 2026 FIFA World Cup JULES BREACH: Harry Kane is the most consistent striker in world football and if England are to win this summer then he will play a huge part Many will remember that glorious run to the semi-final, ended by tonight's opponents of all teams.Under Gareth Southgate, the England team were revitalised, and Kane bagged six goals to end as the tournament's top scorer.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Thanks to that accolade, even though it was eight years ago, Kane is recognised as one of the special players at this World Cup.Tuchel and co. will be hoping that they can go all the way this summer and make sure that, in 2030, the whole squad gets a golden patch.As per our England vs Croatia prediction, we expect a tight 2-1 win for the Three Lions. Those three points would be a huge boost heading into the more favourable games against Ghana and Panama.It's worth noting that Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo also has a golden patch on his sleeve, which is for playing in his sixth World Cup.TOPICSEnglandWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Jakob BarnesFreelance WriterJakob has over 11 years of experience in journalism across sports, entertainment, tech, and politics. Now a freelance news writer for FourFourTwo, he covers the biggest stories from the world of football.
