The anticipation surrounding the Copa America final is reaching its peak. The last two teams standing, Argentina and Colombia are set to face off for the prestigious trophy, aiming to etch their names in the storied history of this oldest international tournament. However, the honor of claiming silverware is not the sole reward awaiting the victorious teams. Let us also examine the prize money that will be awarded to each of the top four teams upon the conclusion of this illustrious event.
How much is the prize money for Copa America?
This year CONMEBOL kept a total Prize pool of $72 million for the Copa America 2024. While we are yet to see who will take the first place, we already witnessed the clash for the third place between Uruguay and Canada. The regular time ended in a 2-2 draw, but in the end, it was Uruguay who emerged victorious on penalty shootouts.
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Canada ended up finishing 4th and was awarded with a prize money of $4 million. Uruguay on the other hand received $5 million for finishing third in the tournament. Moving onto the finalists, whoever between Argentina and Colombia loses and ends up second will take with them prize money of $ 7 million.
$16 million is the prize money the team that clinches the Copa America trophy will take home with them along with the trophy. On top of this, a $2 million prize money is awarded by CONMEBOL to every one of the 16 participating teams. With the teams done, let’s also take a look at how much the players are pocketing in for paying in the competition.
How much are Lionel Messi and other players earning at Copa America?
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The salary of players is not fixed and depends on their performance and the team they play for. It is Argentina and Brazil, who lead the charge for the teams with some of the highest wages. Also, unsurprisingly Brazil’s Vinicius Jr. is the highest-paid player in Copa America.
Moreover, the Top 5 in the 10 highest-paid Copa America players consists of entirely Brazilian players. On second there is Marquinhos ($360k); at 3rd position is the Real Madrid star, Eder Militao ($312k); at 4th we have Rodrygo($268k); and lastly at 5th is Raphinha($263k). The Brazilian boys are then followed by Lionel Messi who is earning around (241k).
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Jun 20, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA. Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) in action against Canada. During the second half at Mercedez-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
The Inter Miami is followed by his Argentine teammates Lautaro Martinez ($238K) and Enzo Fernandez ($233K). At the 9th place is another Brazil star, Gabriel Martinelli with a $233k weekly wage. Lastly, in 10th place, we have Argentina defender Cristian Romero with $213k.
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This just shows how ahead Argentina and Brazil are in giving incentives as compared to their Copa America rivals. Nevertheless, every athlete would concur that financial figures pale in comparison to winning a coveted trophy for their nation.
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