Most Valuable National Teams at the 2026 World Cup
By The WorthMore Team · Updated June 5, 2026
Which country brings the most valuable squad to the 2026 World Cup? Here are the leading national teams by total squad market value — and a game to test your instincts.
Quick answer: by total squad market value, England, Spain and France lead the way into the 2026 World Cup, each with squads worth well over a billion US dollars. Below is the top 10 national teams by combined squad value (approximate, mid-2026, in US dollars).
Top 10 national teams by squad value
| # | National team | Total squad value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | ~$1.5bn |
| 2 | Spain | ~$1.45bn |
| 3 | France | ~$1.4bn |
| 4 | Brazil | ~$1.1bn |
| 5 | Portugal | ~$1.05bn |
| 6 | Germany | ~$1.0bn |
| 7 | Netherlands | ~$950m |
| 8 | Argentina | ~$750m |
| 9 | Italy | ~$700m |
| 10 | Belgium | ~$500m |
Figures are approximate combined squad market values for mid-2026 from public sources, converted to US dollars and rounded. They feature the leading national teams, many of them at the 2026 World Cup. WorthMore is not affiliated with FIFA or Transfermarkt.
Squad depth beats population
A national team's value comes from its individual players, not the size of the country. That is why England and Spain — stacked with in-form young stars across every position — top the list, while some larger nations sit far lower. A country with two or three $100m players can outrank a rival with a deeper but less star-heavy squad.
Value isn't destiny
Market value measures transfer worth, not tournament results. France, Spain and Brazil are usually among the favourites, but World Cups are decided over a few knockout games where form, injuries and a single moment matter more than a squad's price tag — which is exactly why upsets are so memorable.
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