Mexico, unbeaten and yet to concede, is worth 7x less than England
Javier Aguirre's side, top of the World Cup with 9 points and a +6 goal difference, has a market value of €191M, per Transfermarkt. In contrast, Thomas Tuchel's England reaches €1.36B. Just Jude Bellingham (€130M) and Declan Rice (€120M) exceed Mexico's entire squad value.
Why the value gap?
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham is worth more than all of Mexico. His price equals 520x Guillermo Ochoa's (€250K), the cheapest player in both squads. Even Santiago Giménez, Mexico's most valuable (€18M), is less than England's Jordan Henderson or Dan Burn.
What does this mean for the 2026 World Cup?
Despite the economic disparity, Mexico arrives unbeaten to the England match (2-3 in their last game). The Tricolor, with 6 goals scored and 0 conceded, aims to maintain its group lead, 5 points clear of South Africa. The Azteca clash promises a style contrast: England's experience and resources vs Mexico's grit and unity.
How does this compare to other teams?
If England were a club, its value would match Juventus or Borussia Dortmund. Mexico, meanwhile, would equal Celtic FC. Curiously, England's value surpasses the expected economic impact of hosting the World Cup in Mexico, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
