France overtakes Brazil but falls behind Spain in the ranking of the world’s most valuable teams
With a squad valued at €1.18 billion, France begins its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign aiming to confirm its billion-dollar potential. Spain leads the ranking, while Brazil drops to eighth place.
France’s Golden Generation Under Deschamps
This Friday (5), France takes on Ukraine in Wrocław, Poland, for the World Cup qualifiers. Led by Didier Deschamps, the 2018 champions and 2022 runners-up are considered one of the most talented generations in football history.
The attack features stars such as Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), and Ousmane Dembélé (PSG). In defense, elite names like William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich), and Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool) ensure strength and depth.
Transfermarkt Valuation Puts France in Second Place
According to Transfermarkt, the French national team is currently worth €1.18 billion (R$7.5 billion), making it the second most valuable squad in the world.
- 1st – Spain: €1.331 billion (R$8.3 billion)
- 2nd – France: €1.18 billion (R$7.5 billion)
- 8th – Brazil: €694.8 million (R$4.4 billion)
Brazil, which once dominated the global valuation ranking, now sits outside the top five.
Road to the 2026 World Cup
In Group D of the qualifiers, France and Ukraine are the favorites against Azerbaijan and Iceland. Only the group winners secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Second-place teams will have to fight for a spot through the play-offs.
