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Spain's Lamine Yamal and Norway's Erling Haaland have become the world's joint most valuable footballers following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the latest Transfermarkt rankings.
The Barcelona winger and Manchester City striker each saw their market value rise by €20 million to a record €220 million, making them the two most valuable players in world football.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe remains third with an unchanged valuation of €200 million. Bayern Munich's Michael Olise ranks fourth at €170 million, followed by Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham at €160 million.
The biggest post-World Cup increase was recorded by Manchester City newcomer Elliot Anderson, whose value climbed by €35 million. Bellingham and Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi each gained €30 million.
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final, securing the country's second world title after its triumph in 2010.
