The most expensive forward line! France's starting offensive quartet is valued at €500 million, and when all were substituted, the replacements cost €310 million.

Among the 48 teams in the 2026 World Cup, France has the highest squad value. In recent years, France has produced an abundance of talent. The French team has reached the World Cup final in the last two editions, winning one and finishing as runner-up in the other, making them a strong contender for this tournament as well. When it comes to which team has the most formidable attack, France is undoubtedly the top choice.

In the second round of the World Cup group stage, France beat Iraq 3-0. In this match, France's forwards scored all the goals: Mbappé netted a brace, Dembélé contributed a goal and an assist, and Olise provided two assists. When France led 3-0, Didier Deschamps substituted the starting offensive quartet—Mbappé (€180 million), Olise (€150 million), Dembélé (€100 million), and Barcola (€70 million)—whose total value is €500 million. In their place came Doué (€120 million), Cherki (€90 million), M. Thuram (€50 million), and Akliouche (€50 million), with a combined value of €310 million.

France called up nine forwards for this World Cup. The eight players mentioned above alone have a total value of €810 million, and adding Mateta (€30 million), who did not play in this match, the nine forwards together are worth €840 million—surpassing the total squad value of most World Cup teams. With such a terrifying attacking lineup, France is indeed a strong favorite to win the title, a source of envy for other top teams.