France leads market-value ranking of World Cup squads ahead of 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
France has been designated the most expensive squad for the upcoming World Cup, valued at €1.46 billion. Spain and England follow closely, at €1.41 billion and €1.40 billion, respectively. The figures are derived from TransferRoom data, with the top five teams all being European sides. Brazil ranks sixth at €941 million, while Argentina is eighth with a valuation of €739 million. This World Cup will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, featuring an expanded format with 48 teams.
- •France valued at €1.46 billion, Spain at €1.41 billion, England at €1.40 billion.
- •TransferRoom data reveals close valuations among top three teams.
- •Brazil is the highest-ranked South American team at sixth.
- •The tournament format expands to 48 teams across three nations.
- •Squad values may not predict success in the tournament.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Most expensive World Cup squads revealed as France top ranking
"France have been named the most expensive squad at the World Cup, with Spain and England close behind in a new market-value ranking. The figures come from TransferRoom data shared by Diario Olé, which lists the ten most valuable national-team squads heading into the tournament.
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