The astronomical amount of money David Beckham made during the FIFA World Cup 2026

David Beckham made an enormous amount of money at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

While the legend’s playing days are firmly in the rear-view mirror, he’s still involved in extremely lucrative deals.

David Beckham made more than the England players at the World Cup

According to The Sun, David Beckham reportedly earned an eye-watering £19 million from his plethora of brand endorsements at the FIFA World Cup 2026. This is a significantly larger number than the combined £11 million that was supposedly received by England’s squad and staff.

The stars of ‘The Three Lions’ team will walk away with approximately £350,000 to £420,000 each.

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The former Manchester United star was spotted in the stands at numerous games, cheering on his countrymen alongside his wife, Victoria Beckham. However, the matches weren’t the only events he showed his face at.

Utilising his global fame, brands snapped up the opportunity to get the six-time Premier League winner to front their advertising campaigns. The superstar endorsed companies, including, McDonald’s, Stella Artois, Bank of America and Lay’s crisps.

What is David Beckham and Victoria Beckham’s net worth?

In British history, there aren’t many higher-profile power couples than David Beckham and Victoria Beckham.

During his time at Manchester United, the gifted athlete was earning a peak of £5 million a year.

He now part-owns Inter Miami, which is worth $1.45bn (£1.07bn). In 2026, Beckham became Britain’s first-ever billionaire sportsperson.

When combined with his wife, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, he has a net worth of £1.185bn.

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