New ball tech reveals fastest and farthest goals of World Cup 2026 Matchday 1

The official ball of the 2026 World Cup, the Adidas Trionda, features Adidas’ Connected Ball technology, allowing real-time data to be collected throughout games. Among the metrics recorded are shot speed and goal distance, offering a detailed look at some of the tournament’s most spectacular finishes.

Ashour unleashes the fastest shot of the tournament so far

Among the most powerful goals of the opening round was the strike by Emam Ashour against Belgium. The Egyptian midfielder’s effort reached 123.4 km/h (76.7 mph), making it the fastest shot recorded so far at the World Cup.

The podium is completed by Harry Kane, whose strike against Croatia was measured at 121.6 km/h (75.6 mph), and Kylian Mbappé, who scored against Senegal with a shot clocked at 121.2 km/h (75.3 mph). The same speed was registered by Ibrahim Mbaye, while Martin Baturina rounded out the top five with a strike measured at 120.0 km/h (74.6 mph).

Fastest goals of World Cup Matchday 1

• Eman Ashour (Belgium vs. Egypt) – 123.4 km/h (76.7 mph)
• Harry Kane (England vs. Croatia) – 121.6 km/h (75.6 mph)
• Kylian Mbappé (France vs. Senegal) – 121.2 km/h (75.3 mph)
• Ibrahim Mbaye (France vs. Senegal) – 121.2 km/h (75.3 mph)
• Martin Baturina (Croatia vs. England) – 120.0 km/h (74.6 mph)

Mbappé scores the longest-range goal

When it came to distance, Mbappé led the way. The French forward found the net from 28 meters (91.9 feet) against Senegal, topping a ranking dominated by efforts from outside the penalty area.

He was followed by Connor Metcalfe, whose goal from 23.4 meters (76.8 feet) came against Turkey. Yasin Ayariappeared twice in the top five thanks to strikes from 22.7 meters (74.5 feet) and 22.6 meters (74.1 feet) against Tunisia, while Ismael Saibari took fourth place with a goal from 22.6 meters (74.1 feet) against Brazil.

Longest-range goals of Matchday 1

• Kylian Mbappé (France vs. Senegal) – 28.0 m (91.9 ft)
• Connor Metcalfe (Australia vs. Turkey) – 23.4 m (76.8 ft)
• Yasin Ayari (Sweden vs. Tunisia) – 22.7 m (74.5 ft)
• Ismael Saibari (Brazil vs. Morocco) – 22.6 m (74.1 ft)
• Yasin Ayari (Sweden vs. Tunisia) – 22.6 m (74.1 ft)

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