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Messi Ranks 7th in World Cup Speed; Xhaka Last
11 Jul
Summary
- Messi clocked at 30.9 km/h, ranking seventh among eight fastest players.
- Messi set an unwanted record for most penalties missed in a single World Cup campaign.
- He became the World Cup's all-time assist leader with nine assists.
Argentina's Lionel Messi, aged 39, has been identified as the seventh fastest player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a recorded speed of 30.9 km/h. He is surpassed by six other players, including Kylian Mbappe who leads the speed rankings. Messi's speed places him ahead of Switzerland's Granit Xhaka, who is listed last.
Despite his lower speed ranking, Messi has achieved significant records in the tournament. He set an unwanted record for the most penalties missed in a single World Cup campaign. However, he also became the World Cup's all-time assist leader with nine assists.
Furthermore, Messi has extended his goal-scoring record to nine consecutive FIFA World Cup matches. He also became the first player to reach 21 goals in the competition, surpassing Kylian Mbappe. Messi's 17th World Cup Man of the Match award also significantly exceeds the next closest player.
