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The World’s Most Valuable Soccer Teams 2026

The club posted a record $1.27 billion in revenue and led Forbes’ annual ranking for the fifth straight year.

  • Real Madrid retained its position as the world's most valuable soccer team for the fifth consecutive year, valued at $9.5 billion—a $2 billion lead over second place, according to Forbes' 2026 rankings.
  • American investors are significantly driving rising team valuations, though European teams dominate the list as global brands with substantial revenue advantages over United States clubs.
  • The 30 most valuable soccer teams are worth an average of $2.66 billion, a 21% increase from last year, while Real Madrid reported record $1.26 billion in revenue for the 2024-25 season.
  • Inter Miami increased 60% in value to $1.6 billion after moving into its new facility at Miami Freedom Park in April, the largest percentage gain of any Major League Soccer team on the list.
  • The Champions League is poised for a 20% increase in media rights fees beginning in 2027, while new stadium projects are expected to help soccer revenue continue growing at the local level.
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Forbes released their list of football teams...

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Forbes has published its list of most valuable football clubs in the world, with three Spaniards among the top 30

·Barcelona, Spain
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The white group reaches a value of 9.5 billion dollars, which is 2 billion more than the valuation of the FC Barcelona, second in the ranking. More information: From technological project to economic with sports "in the center of everything": the pillars of the program of Florentino Pérez

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Forbes broke the news in United States on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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