Featuring legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal have the fifth most valuable squad at the FIFA World Cup. Valued at INR 9,751 crore, the European team is heading into the World Cup with hopes of winning it for Ronaldo as this can be his last such event. The most expensive players in the squad are Joao Felix, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Ruben Dias.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup winners rank fourth when it comes to the most valuable squad at the 2022 event. Spain’s INR 10,174 crore valuation comes to from a myriad of young talents in the team. The central midfield duo of Pedri and Gavi, for example, command a staggering market value of INR 839 Crores.
France are the current World Cup title holders following their win in 2018. France’s squad value is INR 11, 358 crore. Besides Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Eduardo Camavinga, Ousmane Dembele, and Aurelien Tchouameni add to France’s value.
The five times World Cup winners Brazil have the second most valuable squad at the 2022 edition. Their value stands at a staggering INR 12, 290 crore. With Neymar at the helm and other attacking talents like Vinicius Junior, Antony, Richarlison and others, Brazil would be looking to add a sixth trophy to their cabinet.
Harry Kane led England have the most valuable squad at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Standing at INR 12, 709 crore, the England squad’s value dominates all the other 31 teams present at the world cup. Currently, Jude Bellingham who plays for Borussia Dortmund is the most valuable player in the world with a reported amount of INR 1,690 crore.