Fastest players of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semifinals: Mbappe, Hakimi face-off in France vs Morocco

Ahead of the World Cup semifinals, here are the top speeds of the top four teams left in the tournament.

France’s forward Kylian Mbappe and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi are among the fastest players left in the World Cup. | Photo Credit: KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV FRANCK FIFE

As the semifinals of the Qatar World Cup begin on Tuesday, France holds a significant advantage over the other contenders when it comes to speed.

With forward Kylian Mbappe leading the way at 35.3 kmph, France players have registered eight of the 13 top speeds among the semifinalists in the tournament.

Mbappe won’t have it easy on the wing when he comes up against Morocco right-back and his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, Achraf Hakimi, who matches the Frenchman’s pace in the semifinal.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi’s top speed so far has been 32 kmph, which came in the opening game loss to Saudi Arabia.

Top speeds of World Cup 2022 semifinalists

Kylian Mbappe (France) - 35.3 kmph vs Poland

Achraf Hakimi (Morocco) - 35.3 kmph vs Croatia

Kylian Mbappe (France) - 35.2 kmph vs Denmark

Ousmane Dembele (France) - 35 kmph vs Poland

Nayef Aguerd (Morocco) - 34.9 kmph vs Croatia

Theo Hernandez (France) - 34.8 kmph vs Poland

Ibrahima Konata (France) - 34.8 kmph vs Tunisia

Kylian Mbappe (France) - 34.7 kmph vs Australia

Randal Muani Kolo (France) - 34.6 kmph vs Tunisia

Josip Juranovic (Croatia) – 34.5 kmph vs Belgium

Josip Juranovic (Croatia) - 34.4 kmph vs Japan

Kingsley Coman (France) - 34.4 kmph vs Australia

Manuel Molina (Argentina) - 34.2 kmph vs Mexico