3 min learnNew DelhiJun 19, 2026 09:18 PM IST
With every of the 48 competing groups having performed at the very least as soon as in FIFA World Cup 2026, the early markers have been laid down. Velocity, as all the time holds particular attract, and the likes of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are expectedly within the dialog.
Neither of them are on prime although, in accordance with the BBC-cited official bodily monitoring knowledge launched by the worldwide governing physique. Australia defender Jordan Bos is primary with a greatest pace of 36.7 kilometres per hour, achieved in the course of the Socceroos’ 2-0 win over Turkiye.
The 23-year-old Feyenoord full-back has pipped Haaland, who recorded a prime pace of 36.5kph en route Norway’s 4-1 thrashing of Iraq. The striker’s Manchester Metropolis teammate and Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov stands an in depth third (additionally 36.5kph), whereas one other Aussie participant Mohamed Toure is fourth (35.8kph) within the checklist.
Comparability with different sports activities
To place these numbers in context, Usain Bolt achieved a prime pace of 44.7kph whereas notching up his world-record 100m dash timing of 9.58 seconds on the 2009 IAAF World Championships. In cricket, former India captain MS Dhoni recorded a prime pace of 31kph whereas operating between the wickets throughout a T20I towards Australia in 2017.
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— Star Sports activities (@StarSportsIndia) October 11, 2017
Over in tennis, Serbian legend Novak Djokovic has previously registered a most on-court pace of 36kph. NFL operating backs are recognized to clock highest speeds of round 29-30kph, and elite NBA gamers like De’Aaron Fox and Tyrese Maxey get related peak velocities.
Who’s Jordan Bos?
Hailing from Melbourne, Bos joined Melbourne Metropolis’s academy as a 13-year-old. He rose in stature in addition to repute in his teenage years, quickly gaining the inches earlier than becoming a member of Westerlo for round 2 million Australian {dollars}.
Australia defender Jordan Bos is the quickest participant with a pace of 36.7 kilometres per hour. (AP)
He went on to have a formidable two years on the Belgian membership earlier than transferring to Dutch giants Feyenoord in July 2025 for round 9 million AUD. The teenager is contemporary off a rollicking season, positioning himself as one among Eredivisie’s most enjoyable full-backs.
Bos was named participant of the month for September and along with his 4 objectives and 6 assists, helped the Rotterdam-based membership end second within the league and earn a Champions League berth.