How many miles does a soccer player run during the World Cup?
We calculated how much a football player competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup makes. Here’s how we did the math. (Photo: Craig Williamson/SNS Group/Getty) Published on June 15, 2026 10:54 am The opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup – the biggest in FIFA’s 96-year history – kicked off in Mexico City on