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France holds top spot as most valuable team ahead of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 11:44 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

France holds top spot as most valuable team ahead of World Cup

Summary

The 2026 World Cup is set to begin on June 11, hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States. France has been named the most valuable team in the tournament, with a total market value of 1.53 billion euros, approximately R$ 9.12 billion. This valuation, according to Transfermarkt, reflects the talent on their roster, including standout player Kylian Mbappé, valued at 180 million euros. Other top teams in market value include England, Spain, and Portugal. The tournament features 48 national teams competing for the World Cup trophy, highlighting the emergence of young stars alongside established legends.

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Key Details

•World Cup starts on June 11 at Azteca Stadium.
•France's roster valued at 1.53 billion euros.
•Kylian Mbappé is France's highest-valued player.
•England and Spain follow France in team value rankings.
•48 teams will compete for the World Cup trophy.

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11:44 PMYahoo Sports — 🤑 Worth R$9bn, France are the most valuable team at World Cup 2026

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The 2026 World Cup begins next Thursday (11), when Mexico hosts South Africa at 4 p.m. (Brasília time).At the legendary Azteca Stadium, Mexicans and South Africans will kick off the biggest national ...
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