World Cup 2026 Stats Reveal Fastest Player

The latest FIFA statistics from the 2026 World Cup highlight the tournament's most impressive individual performances, with Belgium captain Youri Tielemans covering more ground than any other player and France star Kylian Mbappé recording the competition's highest sprint speed. Tielemans Leads the Tournament in Distance Covered Belgium captain and midfielder Youri Tielemans has run a tournament-leading 61.8 kilometers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tielemans has started all five of Belgium's matches, including the dramatic Round of 16 victory over Senegal, which ended 3-2 after extra time. He scored twice in that match to help send his team into the quarter-finals.