Mbappé's 38 km/h sprint is more than raw speed—it reflects modern sports science, data, recovery and intelligent training. The article argues that today's greatest athletes combine physical excellence ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in its decisive phase, with the tournament well into the quarterfinals. On Thursday, France became the first semifinalist, defeating Morocco, 2-0, at Boston Stadium. Kylian ...

Kylian Mbappé is one win from another World Cup final, but France's biggest advantage against Spain may have less to do with pure speed than how well its superstar has recovered. France faces Spain ...

Explore FIFA player-tracking data from the 2026 World Cup, including top sprint speeds, distances covered and how players such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Rodri moved across the tournament.