England with a squad seven times more expensive than Mexico's
It is claimed that the England squad has an immensely higher cost than that of Mexico, with players highly sought after internationally.
On the eve of the clash between Mexico and England for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, comparisons, advantages and weaknesses have begun to ignite the debate. The most abysmal difference lies in the financial field: the “Three Lions” squad surpasses the Aztec team in value by a ratio of seven to one.
After the British victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo, projections skyrocketed. This duel has a single precedent in the history of the World Cup: it occurred six decades ago, in England 1966, when the team with the rose won 2-0
Both squads share a history of frustrations and outstanding debts in World Cup tournaments, despite having brushed against glory in the past. However, the current reality places them at opposite poles, with England advancing steadily under the direction of German strategist Thomas Tuchel.
The economic disparity is starkly reflected in the quotes on the specialized platform Transfermarkt. The overall value of the English team exceeds 1.36 billion euros, with Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham as its most valuable figure (180 million euros), while the lowest-priced footballer in its scheme is around one million euros.
For its part, the Mexican team has a significantly lower financial weight. None of the 26 called up by Javier “Vasco” Aguirre exceeds the barrier of 20 million euros. Altogether, the total value of the Tricolor is estimated at 191 million euros (approximately 204 million dollars).
Santiago Giménez leads the value of the Mexican squad with 18 million euros. At the opposite extreme is veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, valued at 250 thousand euros. These figures reveal the gigantic economic gap that separates both teams before the ball rolls.
The cost of English and Mexican
Jude Bellingham 130 Million Euros
*The cheapest is Jordan Henderson 1,200000
Best valued players from Mexico
Santiago Gimenez – 18 million euros
Armando González – 15 million euros
Edson Álvarez – 15 million euros
Julián Quiñones – 14 million euros