Who's the Bos? - meet 2026 World Cup's fastest player
Fifa’s sprint data has revealed Australia’s Jordan Bos as the fastest player at World Cup 2026, capping a remarkable rise for the Feyenoord defender
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Notable Quotes
"Out of nowhere, just after an off-season, he came back and he was a unit."
— Connor Metcalfe , Athlete
"I said to my friends, 'Just wait, wait and see.'"
— Jordan Bos , Athlete
"I like seeing space in front of me. Lights show up in my eyes."
— Jordan Bos , Athlete
Key People
Uzbekistan defender playing at World Cup 2026.
Australia team-mate of Jordan Bos.
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid player.
Jordan Bos's father, who grew up supporting Feyenoord.
Australia defender and fastest player at World Cup 2026.
Jordan Bos's mother.
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Fifa’s sprint data has revealed Australia’s Jordan Bos as the fastest player at World Cup 2026, capping a remarkable rise for the Feyenoord defender
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