World Cup 2026: Ronaldo, Messi lead list of highest-paid players [Top 11]

Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina skipper, Lionel Messi, are starring the database of highest-paid players astatine the 2026 World Cup.

Ronaldo is fig 1 connected the database with estimated pre-tax and pre-agent interest net of $295 cardinal implicit the past 12 months, according to Sportico.

This chiefly comes from his declaration with Saudi Pro League nine Al-Nassr.

The Portugal guardant joined Al-Nassr successful 2023, earning astir $230 cardinal on-field successful the past play aft renewing a two-year declaration with the club.

It is wide believed that Ronaldo’s declaration statement is subsidized by commercialized agreements endorsed by the club.

The 41-year-old besides earns astir $65 cardinal annually from a scope of partners, including Nike and Herbalife.

Here is the database of the highest-earning players that would beryllium competing astatine the 2026 World Cup:

1. Ronaldo: $295 cardinal (On-field earnings: $230 million; Off-field earnings: $65 million)

2. Messi: $140 cardinal (On-field earning...