Euro 2024 Prize Money: A Generous Reward for the ChampionsAs Euro 2024 approaches, the prize money has become a hot topic of discussion. So, how much will the teams that make it to Germany and the champions of this year’s tournament receive?
Breakdown of Euro 2024 Prize Money
UEFA has confirmed the prize structure for the Euro 2024 finals. The national team that wins the tournament in Germany this June could receive up to 24 million euros, depending on their performance.
The total prize pool is 331 million euros, which will be distributed among the 24 participating teams based on their performance. This amount is equivalent to the prize pool for Euro 2020. The maximum amount that the ultimate winner can earn is 28.25 million euros, depending on whether they win all their group stage matches as well as the knockout stage games.
Euro 2024 is just around 100 days away. Photo: The Mirror.
Each nation will receive 9.25 million euros for participating in the tournament, plus 1 million euros for each match they win and 500,000 euros for each match they draw. If a team qualifies from their group, they will earn an additional 1.5 million euros.
2.5 million euros will then be awarded to the 8 teams that reach the quarter-finals, while reaching the semi-finals is worth an additional 4 million euros. The team that wins the final will receive an additional 8 million euros, while the runner-up will get 5 million euros.
Detailed Breakdown of Euro 2024 Prize Money
– **Participation Reward**: 9.25 million euros.
– **Match Win Bonus**: 1 million euros per win, 500,000 euros per draw.
– **Round of 16**: 1.5 million euros.
– **Quarter-finals**: 2.5 million euros.
– **Semi-finals**: 4 million euros.
– **Runner-up**: 5 million euros.
– **Champions 2024**: 8 million euros.
The total prize money for Euro 2024 amounts to 331 million euros. Photo: UEFA.
In addition to the prize money, the allure of the Euro comes from the top-tier performances of national teams and the world’s best stars. Currently, England is highly favored to win in Germany, boasting a well-balanced squad across all positions with stars like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Walker.
Of course, the road to the championship is not easy for the Three Lions, as they will face various challenges. France will also compete in Euro 2024 with a squad full of expectations, while Germany, as the host nation, will be a strong contender for this year’s title.
