The 2026 World Cup draw didn't just set matchups—it set tax bills. See how Mbappé and Ronaldo face wildly different U.S. tax outcomes for the same tournament.

With 48 teams, 104 matches, and games across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the tournament highlights how sporting events can trigger tax issues for athletes and teams.

Two new billionaires lead a starting 11 that collectively hauled in an estimated $950 million in the 12 months leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.