The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed during the Los Angeles stop of The FIFA World Cup 26 Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola at LA Live in Los Angeles on March 24, 2026. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is making history in more ways than one.
With 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament is set to be the largest ever staged.
It will also feature something never seen before on football’s biggest stage: two billionaire players.
According to Forbes on Wednesday, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine legend Lionel Messi headline the list of the highest-paid players participating in the tournament.
