World Cup 2026 Highest Paid Players — The Richest Stars at the Tournament
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature the most expensive collection of players ever assembled at a single tournament. From Kylian Mbappé to Erling Haaland, the world's highest earners will be on show across the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer. Here are the highest paid players set to feature at World Cup 2026.
| Rank | Player | Club | Country | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | KM Kylian Mbappé | Real Madrid | France | £650,000 |
| 🥈 | N Neymar | Al-Hilal | Brazil | £600,000 |
| 🥉 | VJ Vinicius Jr | Real Madrid | Brazil | £480,000 |
| 4 | EH Erling Haaland | Manchester City | Norway | £400,000 |
| 5 | LM Lionel Messi | Inter Miami | Argentina | £350,000 |
| 6 | MS Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | Egypt | £350,000 |
| 7 | KD Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City | Belgium | £320,000 |
| 8 | CR Cristiano Ronaldo | Al-Nassr | Portugal | £320,000 |
| 9 | LY Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | Spain | £300,000 |
| 10 | JB Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid | England | £280,000 |
| 11 | BS Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | England | £250,000 |
| 12 | PF Phil Foden | Manchester City | England | £240,000 |
| 13 | P Pedri | Barcelona | Spain | £220,000 |
| 14 | DR Declan Rice | Arsenal | England | £200,000 |
| 15 | HK Harry Kane | Bayern Munich | England | £200,000 |
Wages are approximate weekly figures based on publicly reported contracts. Actual earnings including bonuses and image rights will be significantly higher.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest paid player at World Cup 2026?
Kylian Mbappé is the highest paid player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, earning an estimated £650,000 per week at Real Madrid.
How much does Erling Haaland earn per week?
Erling Haaland earns an estimated £400,000 per week at Manchester City, making him one of the highest paid players at the 2026 World Cup.
Who is the highest paid English player at World Cup 2026?
Jude Bellingham is the highest paid English player at the 2026 World Cup, earning an estimated £280,000 per week at Real Madrid.
How much does Bukayo Saka earn per week?
Bukayo Saka earns an estimated £250,000 per week at Arsenal, making him one of the highest paid Premier League players at World Cup 2026.
Do players get paid extra for playing at the World Cup?
Players do not receive FIFA prize money directly but most national federations pay players appearance fees and win bonuses on top of their club salaries during the tournament.
Who is the highest paid player at the World Cup from the Premier League?
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and Erling Haaland of Manchester City are among the highest paid Premier League-based players at the 2026 World Cup, both earning over £350,000 per week.
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