Connected Ball Technology reveals the fastest and farthest goals

Data provided by the official 2026 World Cup ball, “Triunda,” which is equipped with Connected Ball Technology, reveals new, precise indicators that monitor the details of shots in terms of speed and distance. This is a technical advancement that adds an unprecedented analytical dimension to player performance during matches.

According to the Spanish newspaper “AS”, this technology now provides the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) with precise, real-time measurements, allowing for the analysis of goals in terms of shot power and distance of execution. This reflects the accelerating shift toward reliance on data in modern football.

World Cup — Mbappe leads the farthest distance

In terms of the farthest goals in the tournament so far, France’s Kylian Mbappé topped the list after scoring against Senegal from a distance of 28 meters, confirming his decisive attacking presence in the most significant moments of the tournament.

Australia’s Connor Metcalfe came in second with a shot from 23.4 meters against Turkey, while Sweden’s Yasin Ayari was third with a goal from 22.7 meters against Tunisia. Morocco’s Ismael Saibari took fourth place after his goal against Brazil from a distance of 22.6 meters, which is the same distance from which Ayari scored his second goal in the match.

List of Farthest Goals:

• Kylian Mbappé (France) – 28.0 meters – vs. Senegal
• Connor Metcalfe (Australia) – 23.4 meters – vs. Turkey
• Yasin Ayari (Sweden) – 22.7 meters – vs. Tunisia
• Ismael Saibari (Morocco) – 22.6 meters – vs. Brazil
• Yasin Ayari (Sweden) – 22.6 meters – vs. Tunisia

Emam Ashour is the fastest… with shots exceeding 120 km/h

Regarding shot power, Egypt’s Emam Ashour topped the list for the fastest, with his goal against Belgium reaching a speed of 123.4 kilometers per hour, putting him at the forefront of the tournament’s statistics.

Harry Kane came in second with a speed of 121.6 km/h against Croatia, while Kylian Mbappe was third with a speed of 121.2 km/h, which is the same speed with which Senegal’s Ibrahima Mbaye scored his goal against France. Croatia’s Martin Baturina concluded the list with a shot that reached 120 km/h in the match against England.

List of Fastest Shots:

• Emam Ashour (Egypt) – 123.4 km/h – vs. Belgium
• Harry Kane (England) – 121.6 km/h – vs. Croatia
• Kylian Mbappé (France) – 121.2 km/h – vs. Senegal
• Ibrahima Mbaye (Senegal) – 121.2 km/h – vs. France
• Martin Baturina (Croatia) – 120.0 km/h – vs. England

These figures reflect the growing role of modern measurement technologies in football, which now provide a more accurate reading of individual performance during matches and open the door for deeper technical analyses in major tournaments.

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