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Erling Haaland's value rises while USMNT stars fall in rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Erling Haaland's value rises while USMNT stars fall in rankings

Summary

Following the 2026 World Cup, Erling Haaland emerged as one of the most valuable soccer players globally. After scoring seven goals and helping Norway reach the quarter-finals, he is now valued alongside Lamine Yamal at the top of Transfermarkt's rankings. Spain won the tournament, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal against Argentina. Meanwhile, USMNT players did not feature in the top 100, with Folarin Balogun ranked 114th at €50 million and Christian Pulisic valued at €40 million. The rankings reflect a stark contrast in market value for players from Norway and the United States.

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Status Watch

•Erling Haaland scored seven goals in the World Cup.
•Norway reached the quarter-finals for the first time.
•Spain won the World Cup, defeating Argentina.
•Folarin Balogun ranked 114th with a €50 million value.
•Christian Pulisic valued at €40 million.

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Erling Haaland’s market value skyrockets post-World Cup as USMNT stars fail to crack top 100

What they're saying

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The 2026 World Cup was a chance for soccer players from around the globe to impress on the biggest stage of them all. Spain ended up winning the tournament, with Ferran Torres, who has since been mentioned by Donald Trump for his ‘Make Spain Great Again’ cap, scoring the winning goal against Argentina.
— Yahoo Sports

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