Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi era rivalry reflected in Portugal vs Argentina squad valuation split
France head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the most valuable squad in the tournament at $1.76 billion, led by Kylian Mbappe and a deep roster of elite talent. England, Spain, and Portugal follow closely behind. Defending champions Argentina rank eighth at $944 million, with Messi's individual valuation at just $17.3 million reflecting his age. While squad value does not determine outcomes, the financial gap between top contenders and Argentina is historically wide heading into the tournament.
France head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the most valuable squad in the tournament at $1.76 billion, led by Kylian Mbappe and a deep roster of elite talent. England, Spain, and Portugal follow closely behind. Defending champions Argentina rank eighth at $944 million, with Messi's individual valuation at just $17.3 million reflecting his age. While squad value does not determine outcomes, the financial gap between top contenders and Argentina is historically wide heading into the tournament.
