The Highest Paid USMNT Players at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked
The Highest Paid USMNT Players at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked
The USMNT stars make far less than players in other sports. Ben Steiner|
The U.S. men’s national team is far from the richest team at the 2026 World Cup, but the players representing the Stars and Stripes this summer are still bringing in significant cash.
Yet, unlike some U.S. teams in other top-tier sports, there’s a wide variance in how much the players make.
Compared to the gold medal-winning U.S. men’s ice hockey team from the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics, many players make far less, and nearly all make less than those who represented the U.S. in the run to winning the 2024 Paris Olympics in men’s basketball.
Christian Pulisic, the highest-paid player on the team, doesn’t rival Cristiano Ronaldo’s $230 million in estimated wages or the upwards of $100 million Lionel Messi makes between playing and his off-pitch ventures, but still brings in significant cash both from his soccer and non-soccer activities.
Sportico analyzed the top USMNT stars’ earnings, taking into consideration all forms of income, including club salaries, international bonuses, and commercial avenues and determined that Christian Pulisic far outpaces many of his teammates this summer.
Here are the highest-paid USMNT players at the World Cup from their earnings in 2025–26, according to Sportico.
5. Tyler Adams ($7 million)
The heartbeat of the USMNT midfield, Tyler Adams, could be in the mix for a big boost in off-pitch earnings after the World Cup, given his importance to the team.
In 2025–26, though, the Premier League midfield earned an estimated $5.5 million on the pitch with Bournemouth, aided by an extra $1.5 off the pitch. Like many of his top-paid teammates, he’s also an investor in a club near his hometown, holding stakes in USL side Westchester SC.
4. Chris Richards ($7.5 million)
Likely the next captain of the USMNT, the Crystal Palace center back is one of four players on the team who played in the English Premier League in 2025–26, the league that features some of the world’s highest salaries.
With his club, the 26-year-old center back made $5 million, while boosting his income with Nike, Bank of America and other companies to bring him an extra $2.5 million. He’s also been able to become an investor in Birmingham Legion FC, the USL club in his hometown of Birmingham, Ala.
3. Tim Weah ($9.5 million)
Tim Weah isn’t as crucial to the USMNT as some other stars, but the son of legendary former player George Weah is still raking in the cash.
The 26-year-old reportedly makes $6 million for his on-field efforts with Ligue 1 side Marseille, while also making off-field income through partnerships with New Balance, among others. With that influx of cash, he’s been able to join the ownership group of USL side, Brooklyn FC.
2. Weston McKennie ($15 million)
McKennie has blossomed into a superstar with Juventus, defining much of 2025–26 for U.S. Soccer. He’s lived up to that at the World Cup as well.
Over the past season, Sportico estimates he earned $7 million on the field and $8 million off it, for a total of $15 million, before entering this World Cup.
1. Christian Pulisic ($27.5 million)
Christian Pulisic has become the face of U.S. soccer, unlike any men’s player before him. While he earns just over $6 million per year with his Italian club, AC Milan, his total on-field earnings rise to $7.5 million, according to reported estimates.
It’s the commercial avenues off the field where he makes most of his money, bringing in $20 million over the last year. Some of his notable commercial deals include Hershey’s chocolate and Michelob beer.
How Much More Will Players Make at the World Cup?
USMNT players will aid their income with a deep run at the World Cup, but will split half of their World Cup bonus with players in the U.S. women’s national team pool. Next year, the USMNT players will also earn half of what the USWNT earns during their 2027 World Cup campaign.
It’s a situation only rivaled by Canada and thanks to a 2022 collective bargaining agreement between the USMNT, USWNT and U.S. Soccer. In effect, it means the World Cup isn’t as much of a cash incentive for the USMNT as it may be for other nations.
As much as 40% of the total sum earned by the USMNT will go to the players, 40% to the USWNT, and the remaining 20% to the federation. If the USMNT loses in the round of 32, each USMNT and USWNT player would bank roughly $361,500 from the tournament, while a round of 16 exit would see that balloon to $423,000 each.
If the USMNT goes all the way to lifting the trophy on July 19, it would bring the total extra earnings per player to nearly $1 million each, a life-changing amount for most players on the USMNT and USWNT rosters.
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BEN STEINERBen Steiner is an American-Canadian journalist who brings in-depth experience, having covered the North American national teams, MLS, CPL, NWSL, NSL and Liga MX for prominent outlets, including MLSsoccer.com, CBC Sports, and OneSoccer.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
