As two of world football’s biggest continental tournaments, UEFA Euro and Copa America generate enormous global attention. Yet when it comes to prize money, the financial gap between Europe and South America remains striking.
According to recent official announcements from UEFA and CONMEBOL, the UEFA European Championship offers significantly higher prize money than Copa América, reaffirming Europe’s financial dominance in international football.
EURO Prize Money
For the UEFA Euro 2024, UEFA allocated a massive €331 million (around $360 million) in total prize money.
> €10 million participation fee for each team
> €1 million per group-stage win
> €2 million for a quarter-final win
> €5 million for winning the title
> The champion earned roughly €28–30 million, depending on match results.
Euro and Copa generate enormous global attention
Copa America
By contrast, the Copa América 2024 prize pool was far smaller. Total prize pot: around $72 million (including appearance fees and bonuses)
> Champions earned approximately $16 million
> Runner-up received $7 million
> This puts Copa América’s top prize less than half of the Euro winner’s payout.
UEFA’s massive broadcasting revenue across Europe and global markets. Higher sponsorship value due to Europe’s larger football economy. Bigger commercial appeal thanks to star-studded teams and top-tier leagues. Modern stadium infrastructure leading to stronger match-day revenue. Football finance experts note that Europe’s economic strength continues to widen the gap year by year.
When comparing both tournaments, UEFA Euro clearly offers bigger prize money—with rewards far exceeding those of Copa America
While Copericaa Am carries rich history and produces champions like Brazil and Argentina, the financial powerhouse of Europe ensures Euro remains the most lucrative continental championship in world football.
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