Ronaldo, second grade, meet 10 richest footballers to play at the 2026 World Cup.

The 2026 World Cup will gather not only the best footballers on the planet but also some of the richest athletes in history. The list of stars with the greatest wealth stands for Cristiano Ronaldo, who continues to dominate not only in the field but also in financial terms.

Portuguese tops the ranking with an estimated asset of about 1.2 billion euros, being the only football player in the tournament to have reached that staggering figure. Immediately after him comes the permanent rival, Lionel Messi, with 868m euros in assets.

The third seat is held by Neymar, with 391m euros, while Kyljan Mbppe ranks in fourth place. The French striker, considered one of the leading figures of modern football, has an estimated assets of 218m euros.

The first five is Harry Kane with 129m euros, while Mohammed Salah ranks sixth with 122m euros. Both continue to be among the most important names of world football and among the most paid players of their generation.

The list continues with Son Heung-min, which has raised 87m euros, while Riyadh Mahez ranks eighth with 74m euros. The Algerian striker remains one of the most financially successful African footballers.

Surprise for many fans may be the position of Erling Haaland. The Norwegian star, despite status as one of the best football players in the world, ranks ninth with 69m euros in assets, mainly because of his youth compared to his rivals on the list.

Top 10 is James Rodriguez. Colombia, which continues to be a popular name in international football, has an estimated fortune at 69m euros as well.

The ranking proves that the 2026 World Cup will not only characterize the war for the biggest trophy in football, but also the presence of some of the world's richest and most famous athletes. /Telegraphy/