Cristiano Ronaldo wore a special Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 in Portugal's 0-0 draw against Colombia in their final World Cup group game: the “Gold Scorpion”. A boot with history – and an unexpected twist at halftime.
When Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan, becoming the first player in history to score at six different World Cups, Nike responded immediately.
The brand unveiled the Mercurial Superfly RGN SE: finished entirely in gold, with a white Swoosh, CR7 lettering and the word “GOAT” on the insole. The boot dropped on June 24 for $300 and sold out instantly. Pairs are already reselling on Vinted for between €400 and €500.
Nike follows up: The Mercurial Superfly 11 “Gold Scorpion”
One day later came the second boot: the Mercurial Superfly 11 “Gold Scorpion”. The scorpion motif has a long history at Nike, having first appeared in the legendary “Secret Tournament” campaign of 2002. Ronaldo has worn the Nike Mercurial since his first World Cup appearance in 2006.
The design: golden FlyWeave Ultra upper, bold red accents, large Swoosh with a shimmering finish and CR7 branding on the heel. On the front of the collar sits a “C” badge, nodding to the crest of the Portuguese national team. Limited to 2,026 pairs worldwide, priced at $320, released on June 27 via the Nike SNKRS app in selected markets.
Ronaldo debuts the Nike Mercurial Gold Scorpion – and switches at halftime
The Gold Scorpion made its match debut in the final group game against Colombia, on the very day of its official release. Ronaldo wore the limited-edition boot from the first whistle, then switched back to his regular Mercurial Superfly 11 in the pink “Breakout” colourway at halftime.
Portugal drew 0-0 with Colombia. The Gold Scorpion stayed off the scoresheet.
Anyone who missed out on the Nike SNKRS app can find the boot on the secondary market: around €900 on eBay, just under €1,200 on StockX. Estimated delivery: October 2026. The original retail price was $320 – those buying now are paying three to four times that.
