How Home Prices Compare in World Cup Contenders

Wahi compares property values in 10 of the top countries competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

By Josh Sherman | 3 minute read

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The FIFA World Cup has touched down in Canada for the first time in its nearly 100-year history.

From mid-June to early-July, Canada is hosting 13 World Cup matches in Toronto and Vancouver.

A total of 48 teams are vying for the World Cup this year, including Canada, which earned the right as a host country alongside the U.S. and Mexico.

As the tournament continues to major fanfare, Wahi has compared home prices throughout the leading soccer-playing nations, based on the top-10 FIFA rankings as of June 11. See how they compare to our national average of $702,079 as of May, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association.

1. Argentina

Living like superstar Lionel Messi isn’t cheap. The Rosario-born GOAT has amassed a formidable global property portfolio that includes multi-million-dollar pied-à-terres in Ibiza, Miami, Paris, and Barcelona, as per Sports Illustrated. Putting down roots in his home country is considerably more attainable. The average price of a house in Argentina is $245,000 in US dollars (about $350,000 CAD), according to the Latinvestor.

2. Spain

Spain is set to host the 2030 World Cup together with Morocco and Portugal, which could mean a boon for local real estate values. In fact, among this year’s 16 World Cup host cities, values have soared by 44% on average since the tournament location was announced in June 2018, according to market analysis by Enness Global.

As of 2025, the average price of a home in Spain was $464,000 in US Dollars (about $650,000 CAD), according to a market report from expat blog My Dolce Casa.

3. France

In France, the average home costs about 265,000 euros ($430,000 CAD).

4. England

This April, the UK House Price Index pegged the average price of a home in England at 270,000 euros (about $500,000 CAD).

5. Portugal

Portugal’s gotten off to a rough start at this World Cup, and its property market is facing challenges at home, too. The supply-crunched country has seen real estate costs skyrocket amid a surge in foreign investment, leading to some speculation of a housing bubble. The median price of a Portuguese home, including all types, is about $740,000 CAD.

6. Brazil

Brazil has claimed five World Cup titles — more than any other nation. In terms of local home prices, the results are more modest. It is the lowest-price market of the top-10-ranked FIFA competitors. The average home in Brazil is currently valued at $185,000 (about $260,000 CAD), according to the Latinvestor.

7. Morocco

One of Africa’s wealthiest nations, home prices in Morocco still remain in reach for many households. In fact, the country’s homeownership rate sits at 75%, according to the United Nations World Cities Report 2026.

One recent estimate suggests it costs an average of $190,000 US dollars (about $270,000 CAD) to purchase property in Morocco.

8. Netherlands

In May, the average sale price of an existing home in the Netherlands was 487,383 euros (about $690,000 CAD), according to Statistics Netherlands, reports the NL Times.

9. Belgium

In Q1 of 2026, the average price of an attached or semi-detached house in Belgium was 285,000 euros ($460,000 CAD) and 405,000 euros (about $655,000 CAD) for a detached house, according to Statbel, Belgium’s national statistical agency.

10. Germany

A study from Finder suggests that the average home price in Germany is 279,000 euros (about $450,000 CAD). Note that this figure is based on a two-bedroom flat in a city centre.