Outlook Money
The following rankings are based on Forbes estimates, listing the 10 highest-paid footballers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, combining on-field salaries and off-field endorsements.
Harry Kane from England ranks 10th on the list with $41 million in total earnings, including $29 million in on-field salary and $12 million in off-field endorsements and commercial partnerships.
Lamine Yamal from Spain ranks 9th with $43 million in total earnings, including $33 million in on-field salary and $10 million in off-field endorsements and sponsorship deals.
Jude Bellingham from England ranks 8th with $44 million in total earnings, including $29 million in on-field salary and $15 million in off-field endorsements and brand deals.
Sadio Mane from Senegal ranks 7th on the list with $54 million in total earnings, including $50 million in on-field salary and $4 million in off-field endorsements and sponsorship income.
Mohamed Salah from Egypt ranks 6th with $55 million in total earnings, including $35 million in on-field salary and $20 million in off-field endorsements and commercial deals.
Vinícius Júnior from Brazil ranks 5th with $60 million in total earnings, including $40 million in on-field salary and $20 million in off-field endorsements and sponsorship partnerships.
Erling Haaland from Norway ranks 4th with $80 million in total earnings, including $60 million in on-field salary and $20 million in off-field endorsements and global brand deals.
Kylian Mbappe from France ranks 3rd with $95 million in total earnings, including $70M in on-field salary and $25 million in off-field endorsements and worldwide commercial partnerships.
Lionel Messi from Argentina ranks 2nd with $140 million in total earnings, including $70 million in on-field salary and another $70 million in off-field endorsements and global sponsorships.
Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal ranks 1st on the list with $300 million in total earnings, including $235 million in on-field salary and $65 million in off-field endorsements and global brand partnerships.