The Fastest Players at the World Cup: Barcola, Mbappé… and Théo Hernandez

Bradley Barcola has confirmed that he belongs to the exclusive group of the fastest footballers on the planet. According to the ranking published by GiveMeSport, the Paris Saint-Germain winger reached a top speed of 36.32 km/h during the 2026 World Cup. That performance places him seventh among the fastest players in the tournament.

The PSG star even came remarkably close to Kylian Mbappé. The France captain tops the ranking with a recorded speed of 37.61 km/h, just 1.29 km/h faster than his compatriot. Such a small gap underlines Bradley Barcola’s exceptional physical qualities.

Three French Players Among the World Cup’s Fastest

France have three players in the Top 10. Kylian Mbappé leads the standings ahead of Anthony Elanga, who was clocked at 37.16 km/h, and Micky Van de Ven, who reached 36.77 km/h. Bradley Barcola ranks seventh, while Théo Hernandez sits ninth with a top speed of 36.17 km/h.

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Jordan Bos is fourth at 36.67 km/h, ahead of Erling Haaland at 36.52 km/h and Abdukodir Khusanov at 36.46 km/h. Djed Spence, eighth with 36.22 km/h, and Nelson Semedo, tenth with 35.90 km/h, complete the ranking. At just 22 years old, Barcola has shown that his pace remains one of his greatest weapons, making him devastating over both short bursts and long runs.

Fastest players at the 2026 World Cup:
Kylian Mbappé (France) – 37.61 km/h
Anthony Elanga (Sweden) – 37.16 km/h
Micky Van de Ven (Netherlands) – 36.77 km/h
Jordan Bos (Australia) – 36.67 km/h
Erling Haaland (Norway) – 36.52 km/h
Abdukodir Khusanov (Uzbekistan) – 36.46 km/h
Bradley Barcola (France) – 36.32 km/h
Djed Spence (England) – 36.22 km/h
Théo Hernandez (France) – 36.17 km/h
Nelson Semedo (Portugal) – 35.90 km/h

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