Mbappé clocked at 37.61 km/h, fastest player at 2026 World Cup

Published Jul 24, 12:28 PM UTC

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Kylian Mbappé, captain of the French national team, did not win a second World Cup but had a successful personal tournament. He was the top scorer of the 2026 World Cup and also the fastest player, clocked at 37.61 km/h. This speed beat Swedish player Anthony Elanga (37.16 km/h) and Dutch player Micky Van de Ven (36.77 km/h). France had three players in the top 10 fastest, with Bradley Barcola seventh (36.32 km/h) and Theo Hernandez ninth (36.17 km/h). The article, published by Foot Mercato on July 24, 2026, highlights Mbappé's individual achievements despite France not winning the tournament.

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Kylian Mbappé may not have won a second World Cup title, but the captain of the France national team delivered an outstanding individual performance throughout the tournament. The Bondynois forward finished as the tournament's top scorer and also recorded the highest speed of any player in the competition.

According to data shared by Prime Video Sport France, Mbappé was clocked at 37.61 km/h, making him the fastest player of the 2026 World Cup.

Top 3 Fastest Players

| Rank | Player | Nationality | Top Speed | |------|--------|-------------|-----------| | 1 | Kylian Mbappé | France | 37.61 km/h | | 2 | Anthony Elanga | Sweden | 37.16 km/h | | 3 | Micky Van de Ven | Netherlands | 36.77 km/h |

French Players in the Top 10

France is the most represented nation in the speed rankings, with three players in the top 10:

Kylian Mbappé — 1st (37.61 km/h)
Bradley Barcola — 7th (36.32 km/h)
Theo Hernandez — 9th (36.17 km/h)

Mbappé is also tied with Lionel Messi as the top scorer of this World Cup, with six goals.

Published: July 24, 2026 — 14:25 Updated: July 24, 2026 — 14:26

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Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertWestern

Original headline: Kylian Mbappé a été le joueur le plus rapide de la Coupe du Monde 2026

Original language: FR

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