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FIFA World Cup 2022 (Image source: Twitter)
The FIFA World Cup 2022 has been incredibly successful so far despite the conclusion of only the first round of games. The mega event in Qatar has seen some huge upsets in the form of 3rd-ranked Argentina’s defeat against 51st-ranked Saudi Arabia and Japan’s sensational win over footballing giants Germany.
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A small team beating a bigger one is the beauty of the FIFA World Cup and this is why it is the most-watched sporting event in the world. The players are so much motivated that the rankings of teams don’t matter much and the team that plays well on that particular day wins.
Even the squad value of the teams have no significance at the World Cup proven by shocking results so far. To have an idea of how teams fare on the financial front, let’s look at the squad value of the five top teams at FIFA World Cup 2022.
5. Portugal (INR 9,751 Crores)
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Portugal (Image source: Twitter)Featuring legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal have the fifth most valuable squad at the FIFA World Cup. Valued at INR 9,751 Crore the European team is heading into the World Cup with hopes of winning it for Ronaldo as this will be his last such event.
The most expensive players in the squad are Joao Felix, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Rafael Leao.
4. Spain (INR 10,174 Crore)
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Spain (Image source: Twitter)The 2010 FIFA World Cup winners rank fourth when it comes to the most valuable squad at the 2022 event. Spain’s INR 10,174 Crore valuation comes to from a myriad of young talents in the team. The attacking midfielder duo of Pedri and Gavi, for example, command a staggering market value of INR 839 Crores.
3. France (INR 11, 358 Crores)
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France (Image source: Twitter)France are the current World Cup title holders following their win in 2018. The European team are third on the chart being led by Kylian Mbappe who is the highest-paid player in the world right now. France's squad value is INR 11, 358 Crores. Besides Mbappe players like Antoine Griezmann, Eduardo Camavinga, Ousmane Dembele and Aurelien Tchouameni add to France’s value.
2. Brazil (INR 12, 290 Crores)
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Brazil (Image source: Twitter)The five times World Cup winners Brazil have the second most valuable squad at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Their value stands at a staggering INR 12, 290 Crores. With Neymar at the helm and other attacking talents like Vinicius Junior, Antony, Richarlison and others, Brazil would be looking to add a sixth trophy to their cabinet.
1. England (INR 12, 709 Crore)
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England (Image source: Twitter)Harry Kane led England have the most valuable squad at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Standing at INR 12, 709 Crores, the England squad’s value dominates all the other 31 teams present at the world cup.
Stacked with world-class attacking talents like Jude Bellingham, Mason Mount, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Jack Grealish and others, the three lions have a plethora of valuable players that take their squad value at the top.
Currently, Jude Bellingham who plays for Borussia Dortmund is the most valuable player in the world with a reported amount of INR 1,690 Crores.