Spain and Argentina face off in high-value World Cup final

The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina brings together two of the most valuable squads in football, with a combined market value exceeding USD 2.3 billion Source: Infobae; La Republica. Spain's squad is valued at EUR 1.22 billion (≈ USD 1.4 billion), ranking third globally, while Argentina's is EUR 807.5 million (≈ USD 928 million) in seventh place Source: Clarín; EFE via Infobae.

Top-valued players

• Lamine Yamal (Spain) is the most expensive player in the final, valued at EUR 200 million Source: Clarín.
• Julián Álvarez leads Argentina with a valuation of EUR 100 million Source: El Colombiano.
• Both teams place five players among the ten highest-valued in the match Source: Clarín; EFE via Infobae.
• Lionel Messi, despite his lower market value of EUR 15 million, remains a pivotal figure Source: EFE via Infobae.

Context

Both finalists eliminated higher-valued teams in the semifinals: Spain defeated France (EUR 1.52 billion) and Argentina beat England (EUR 1.36 billion) . The match will be played at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford .