Spain players slapped with huge tax bill after World Cup final win over Argentina

Spain's World Cup-winning squad faced an immediate tax burden after their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 final. Each of the 26 players received a gross payout of €754,701.92 (£640,500) from the Royal Spanish Football Federation, totaling about €19.8 million. However, due to Spain's high personal income tax rates, which range from 45% to 49.5% depending on the region, players lost up to €370,000 each to taxes. The 17 squad members playing in Spain, including stars like Lamine Yamal and Pedri, paid a combined £5 million in taxes. Foreign-based players like Rodri and David Raya are subject to different tax rules. The article highlights the financial reality behind the euphoria of winning the World Cup.

First published Aug 4, 01:58 PM UTCUpdated Jul 20, 12:12 PM UTC1 reports · 1 sources

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