Kylian Mbappe clocks top speed of 22 miles per hour vs Poland, can England stop him?

French striker Kylian Mbappe is likely to be the biggest threat to a promising English side in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 scheduled to be played on December 10 at 08:30 PM (Indian time) in the Al Thumama Stadium, Al Thumama.

Mbappe has carried over his brilliant form from the last two seasons and has emerged as the top scorer in the world cup.



According to French midfielder Youssouf Fofana, no team in the world has been able to stop Mbappe. When asked how to restrict the PSG star, Fofana said no team from France's Ligue 1, the Champion's League, or any other team could solve the Mbappe puzzle.

He further added that the team had complete confidence in their star player, who's netted five times in four games in the Qatar World Cup 2022.

And Kylian Mbappe is just 23 years old as of now. His sensational form is likely to get better as his career progresses, but one thing he has now is speed, which is nearing 22 miles/hour in the ongoing mega tournament. As per official confirmation from FIFA, the French strike clocked 35.3kms/hour in the game against Poland, which is the fastest thus far in World Cup 2022.

Kylian Mbappe is not the only speedster in the French line-up. They've also got Ousmane Dembele. The French forward also clocked 35km/hour in Poland, which poses a double threat for England. Per sports scientist Simon Brundish, acceleration is the key element in field sports. Mbappe and Dembele excel in terms of acceleration as well.

The only player that can pose challenges to Mbappe and Dembele is Kyle Walker, the Manchester City fullback. Regarded as one of the fastest defenders, the 32-year-old Walker is expected to start against French for this specific reason.

France will play England in the quarterfinals on Saturday, December 10, the game begins at 7.30 pm GMT.

FAQs

What's the schedule of the France vs. England game?
The game begins at 7.30 pm GMT on Saturday, December 10.

What's the highest running speed recorded during World Cup 2022?
Kylian Mbappe: 35kms/hour (22miles/hour).