World Cup playoffs: Italy leads, DR Congo among top 10 most valuable teams
Sport World Cup playoffs: Italy leads, DR Congo among top 10 most valuable teams Published on March 27, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Italy currently tops the list of the most valuable teams participating in the World Cup playoffs with 839 million euros. According to the latest rankings from Transfermarkt, the Democratic Republic of Congo is the only non-European team on the top 10 list. Value ranking teams participating in the World Cup play-offs this month: googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); 1. Italy €839m 2. Turkey €453m 3. Sweden €364m 4. Denmark €360m 5. Ukraine €267m 6. Poland €215m 7. Wales €211m 8. Ireland €184m 9. Czech Republic €173m 10. DR Congo €155m Meanwhile, the 2026 World Cup tournament will take place in the summer, and Mexico, Canada, and the United States of America. Don't Miss ‘Maradona died like a dog, I hope it doesn’t happen to Messi’ – Batistuta You may like 2026 World Cup: FIFA officially rejects Super Eagles petition against DR Congo 2026 World Cup playoff: We’ve earned the right to be here – DR Congo coach 2026 World Cup: FIFA could throw out Super Eagles’ appeal against DR Congo – Jo Bonfrere 2026 World Cup: DR Congo names squad for playoffs as FIFA remains mum on Super Eagles Italy’s Prime Minister condemns deadly missile attack on Iranian school DR Congo FA President sentenced to life imprisonment