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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.
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 Ayari appeared 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.
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).
