Anthony Elanga has been clocked as the fastest player of the 2026 World Cup at 37.01 km/h.
The Swedish forward narrowly edges out French star Kylian Mbappe, who reached a speed of 36.98 km/h.
Elanga currently plays for Newcastle United following a significant 60 million euro transfer in 2025.
The Swedish attacker is expected to test the French defense in their upcoming tournament encounter.