Based on the estimated transfer values* of the selected players, three national teams look like the main favourites to win the 2026 World Cup.
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100 players in the world with the highest estimated transfer value, as calculated from the CIES Football Observatory’s statistical model.
Clubs worldwide according to their number of followers on the main social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X).
CIES-Related Content in May 2026: Articles, Videos/Audio, and Social Media Posts from Around the World.
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