The 2025 Gold Cup kicks off this Saturday with the opening match between Mexico and the Dominican Republic at the impressive SoFi Stadium. Beyond the sporting spectacle, the tournament also showcases a significant disparity in the market value of the participating national teams. Only a few arrive with a clear financial edge.

Mexico Leads as the Most Valuable Squad in the Tournament

According to data from Transfermarkt, the total market value of all the squads in the tournament is estimated at $932.5 million USD. The Mexican national team tops the list with a squad worth $237.7 million.

On the opposite end, El Salvador has the least valuable squad, estimated at just $5 million. Their most valuable player is Brayan Gil, with a market value of $1.16 million.

No Surprises in the Top 3

Mexico, the United States, and Canada make up the top three most valuable squads, reinforcing their status as tournament favorites well ahead of their competition.

Here the estimated market value of each national team participating in the 2025 Gold Cup:

•  Mexico – $237.7M
•  United States – $210M
•  Canada – $150M
•  Jamaica – $66M
•  Costa Rica – $50M
•  Panama – $36M
•  Saudi Arabia – $30M
•  Dominican Republic – $27M
•  Suriname – $25M
•  Haiti – $19M
•  Trinidad and Tobago – $18M
•  Honduras – $18M
•  Curaçao – $16M
•  Guadeloupe – $12M
•  Guatemala – $8M
•  El Salvador – $5M

Millions Don’t Win Matches

Despite the clear economic gap among teams, football history has proven that games are won on the pitch. Market value may indicate potential, but it doesn’t guarantee success. In this tournament, true worth will be measured through every play, every goal, and every effort toward continental glory.