Seleção Brasileira is not part of the group of five teams with the most valuable squads for Copa of the 2026 Mundo. The team led by Carlo Ancelotti appears in sixth place in the ranking published by TransferRoom.
The survey values the squad called up at 941 million euros, the equivalent of R$5.5 billion. França leads the list, with an estimated market value of 1.46 billion euros.
Ranking reveals European dominance at the top
The study by TransferRoom, a platform specialized in transfer data used by international clubs, reinforces the financial weight of European teams. Portugal, Alemanha, Inglaterra, Espanha and França occupy the top five positions.
The French team has the most expensive squad, valued at 1.46 billion euros. Logo follows behind Espanha, with 1.41 billion, Inglaterra, with 1.40 billion, Alemanha, with 1.13 billion, and Portugal, with 1.01 billion euros.
- França: 1.46 billion euros
- Espanha: 1.41 billion euros
- Inglaterra: 1.40 billion euros
- Alemanha: 1.13 billion euros
- Portugal: 1.01 billion euros
- Brasil: 941 million euros
Brasil surpasses Holanda, in seventh position, and Argentina, eighth, current world champion. The Argentine team has a value of 739 million euros.
Vinícius Júnior and top stars drive value
The high value of the Brazilian squad comes from players who play for major European clubs. Vinícius Júnior, from Real Madrid, leads the individual ranking among those called up. Outros names like Rodrygo, also from Real Madrid, and players from Premier League contribute significantly.
Carlo Ancelotti has a group mixed with experience and youth. The presence of athletes in competitive leagues such as La Liga, Premier League and Bundesliga increases the team’s overall price. Mesmo therefore, the group did not reach the top 5.
The Italian coach took over Seleção Brasileira and has been working on preparing for the tournament that will be played in Estados Unidos, Canadá and México. The call-up reflects recent options tested in friendlies.
Argentina falls behind despite world title
Argentina, holder of the 2022 trophy, appears in eighth place. The value of 739 million euros reflects a squad with a higher average age and fewer players at peak market values compared to the European ones.
Holanda, in seventh, and Bélgica, in ninth, complete the group of the ten most valuable selections. Noruega closes the top ten list, with 638 million euros.
The difference between Brasil and fifth place, Portugal, is around 70 million euros. Esse gap shows the competitiveness of the market, where small variations in individual valuations change positions quickly.
Detalhes from TransferRoom withdrawal
The platform calculates values based on recent performance, age, current contract and transfer history. The ranking considers the 26 players called up by each team.
Especialistas monitor these numbers as a reference for the teams’ potential. However, they do not define results on the field, where factors such as tactics, injuries and collective momentum matter more.
The 2026 Mundo Copa will be the first with 48 selections. Brasil is part of a competitive group and is looking for its sixth title in history.
Expectativa for field performance
Coach Carlo Ancelotti has prioritized balance between defense and attack. Recent Amistosos served to adjust the team and give rhythm to the squad.
The absence of the top 5 in the value ranking does not change the objectives of Confederação Brasileira and Futebol. Seleção remains one of the favorites for the title according to analysts.
Jogadores as Alisson, Marquinhos and other experienced players lead the group on and off the field. The youth of talent like Endrick complements the cast.
The tournament starts in June 2026. Até there, the CBF plans more preparatory commitments to fine-tune the set.