Fifa World Cup 2026: Highest-paid players
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The 2026 World Cup marks a historic first, featuring two billionaire footballers: Cristiano Ronaldo, with an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion, and Lionel Messi, whose estimated net worth stands at $1.1 billion. Despite remaining the world's top-earning athlete for four consecutive years, Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup ended with the trophy still the lone missing piece in his legendary career.
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