2026 World Cup: Top 5 most powerful strikes resulting in a goal

21.06.26 FT World Cup

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Stunning goals are in abundance at this 2026 World Cup , but some stand out for the sheer power behind the shot.

The most powerful goal so far belongs to Emam Ashour against Belgium. The young Pharaoh cut inside from the left, then unleashed a right-footed rocket from just outside the box. Thibaut Courtois was left helpless as the ball thundered past him at an incredible 123.1 km/h.

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Right behind Ashour is Harry Kane’s goal against Croatia in the 4-2 thriller. The Bayern Munich striker’s shot reached a blistering 121.6 km/h, giving the opposing goalkeeper absolutely no chance.

Two thunderbolts hit the net during France’s 3-1 win over Senegal, courtesy of Kylian Mbappé (121.2 km/h) and Ibrahim Mbaye (121.2 km/h). The Parisian star also made history, becoming the youngest African goalscorer in World Cup history.

Here are the top 5 most powerful goals:

Emam Ashour – clocked at 123.1 km/h

Harry Kane – clocked at 121.6 km/h

Kylian Mbappé – clocked at 121.2 km/h

Ibrahim Mbaye – clocked at 121.2 km/h

Martin Baturina – clocked at 120.0 km/h

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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