Hardest‑Hit Goals of the 2026 World Cup Revealed by Ball Sensor Data
FIFA released data from inertial measurement units embedded in the official match ball. The analysis covered 12 goals across 32 games, showing an average impact speed of 165 km/h.
The record was set by Argentina's strike against the Netherlands, clocking 172 km/h. These figures push the technical limits of the sport and will reshape how coaches approach shooting drills.
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