The 26 players selected for France’s squad have a combined market value of US$1.76 billion, according to Transfermarkt, a leading football statistics and player valuation platform.
The most valuable player on the team is captain Kylian Mbappe at $230 million. Despite not winning a trophy during his first two seasons with Real Madrid, the French forward delivered impressive performances. He scored 86 goals in 103 appearances, won the La Liga Golden Boot for two consecutive seasons and was the UEFA Champions League’s top scorer last season.
From left, France’s head coach Didier Deschamps, France’s striker Kylian Mbappe, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, Brigitte Macron and France’s Football Federation’s President Philippe Diallo meet at the national football team training center in Clairefontaine, west of Paris, June 2, 2026. Photo by Thomas Padilla via AP |
England ranks second with a combined team value of $1.51 billion. Its three most valuable players are Jude Bellingham ($161 million), Declan Rice ($138 million) and Bukayo Saka ($138 million).
Spain comes third with a team worth $1.45 billion, led by Lamine Yamal ($230 million) and Pedri ($173 million).
The next three teams are all valued at more than $1 billion: Portugal ($1.18 billion), Germany ($1.15 billion) and Brazil ($1.05 billion).
World Cup 2022 champions Argentina rank eighth with a team value of $942 million. Its two most valuable players are Julian Alvarez ($115 million) and Enzo Fernandez ($104 million). Lionel Messi remains the heart of the squad, but at 38, his market value has declined.
Rounding out the top 10 are Norway and Belgium, valued at $693 million and $626 million respectively. Norway star Erling Haaland is valued at $230 million, on par with Yamal and Mbappe.
The 2026 World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19 in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. A total of 48 teams will compete, divided into 12 groups.
The top two teams in each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, will advance to the round of 32, or the first knockout round.
Below are the 10 most valuable teams by market value ahead of the World Cup:
1. France, $1.76 billion
2. England, $1.51 billion
3. Spain, $1.45 billion
4. Portugal, $1.18 billion
5. Germany, $1.15 billion
6. Brazil, $1.05 billion
7. Netherlands, $965 million
8. Argentina, $942 million
9. Norway, $693 million
10. Belgium, $626 million
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