England’s squad heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup carries an estimated market value of €1.454 billion, roughly $1.43 billion. That makes England’s roster the most expensive collection of footballers at a tournament that kicks off June 11 across Canada, Mexico, and the US.
France and Spain aren’t far behind. France’s squad sits at approximately €1.46 billion, while Spain checks in between €1.37 billion and €1.41 billion, according to Transfermarkt-sourced valuations.
Who’s driving these numbers
At the top of the individual leaderboard sits Kylian Mbappé, valued at around €180 million, or roughly $217 million. Lamine Yamal, Spain’s teenage prodigy, carries a valuation in the $150 million to $217 million range. England’s Jude Bellingham is valued at approximately $152 million.
The concentration is overwhelmingly European. Only a small number of teams even crack the €1 billion mark, meaning England’s squad alone is worth more than most entire domestic leagues.
