FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo Leads List Of Highest-Paid Stars

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will showcase not only football’s biggest talents but also its highest earners. Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list with annual earnings of $300 million, followed by Lionel Messi ($140 million) and Kylian Mbappe ($95 million). Erling Haaland, Vinicius Junior, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane also feature among football’s richest stars.