Cristiano Ronaldo leads highest-paid players at World Cup, Forbes reports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo ranks as the highest-paid player at the 2026 World Cup, earning $300 million this year. Forbes' list includes other top earners like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, reflecting both on-field salaries and off-field endorsements. The earnings data covers the previous 12 months, highlighting the financial of top soccer stars during the tournament.
- •Ronaldo earns $300 million from Al-Nassr and endorsements.
- •Messi follows with $140 million for his services.
- •Mbappé's earnings are listed at $95 million.
- •Players like Kane and Yamal also make the top 10.
- •The earnings reflect both salaries and off-field ventures.
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