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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup picks up momentum, not all 48 participants have made their tournament bows. However, a closer look at the competing nations reveals a staggering economic divide. Analyzing the squad market values compiled by Transfermarkt, the financial gulf between the elite and the tournament minnows has never been more pronounced.
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