Spain controlled the World Cup final from beginning to end, and the statistics are stark: twenty shots, eleven on target, against zero on both counts for Argentina—the first team in the history of the World Cup final to finish without a single shot on target. Messi’s genius found no path to shine. Argentina grew anxious and […]
Twenty-five teams—and two billionaire players—are still competing for a $713,000 trophy and $50 million in prize money. Here are more figures to know about the World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup’s group stage features plenty of mismatches, including one where 26 teammates have a combined transfer value barely a tenth of a rival striker’s.
Two new billionaires lead a starting 11 that collectively hauled in an estimated $950 million in the 12 months leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
If you didn’t know who Tim Payne was, you’re about to. The Wellington Phoenix defender has become an overnight internet sensation after a social media campaign set out to make him the tournament’s biggest star.
Newly crowned billionaire David Beckham charmed the crowd at Forbes 2026 Iconoclast Summit, reflecting on the lessons, risks and perseverance that turned his soccer career into a business empire.
Ronaldo became the first active team-sport athlete to surpass $1 billion in career earnings in 2020.
See the ranking of the world’s most valuable soccer teams, including Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid—the sport’s first club to cross $1 billion in revenue.
Premium seats to the Feb. 9 Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans cost more than in previous years, according to ticket sellers. But prices are expected to tumble before game day.
Outrageous Saudi contracts and a major MLS signing realigned the soccer universe this year. But a roster of marquee names—including Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar—remain on top of the financial table.