Copa America 2024 prize money: How much will the winner earn?
WINNING the Copa America is a special achievement - and the money that comes with it makes the triumph even better.
Angel Di Maria fired Argentina to a historic win over Brazil during the 2021 final.
And it was a result that saw Lionel Messi lift his first piece of international silverware before going on to win the World Cup the following year.
Argentina pocketed a total sum of $11 million for their incredible triumph at the most recent edition of Copa America.
But there is even more money up for grabs this time round.
What is the Copa America 2024 prize money?
CONMEBOL will pay out a total of $72 million with each country set to receive $2 million just for qualifying.
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And this is more than double from the 2021 campaign when Argentina were victorious.
Here is the breakdown from the semi-final stage:
- Winners: $16m
- Runner-up: $7m
- 3rd place: $5m
- 4th place: $4m
When is the Copa America 2024?
The Copa America will get underway on Thursday, June 20 before concluding on Friday, July 14.
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But due in the UK, the tournament will start of Friday, June 21 and end on Saturday, July 15 due to the time zone.
Argentina vs Canada at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium, Atlanta will be the tournament opener.
And it is scheduled to kick off at 8pm ET / 1am BST.
Will this be Lionel Messi's last tournament?
Argentinian defender Lisandro Martinez doesn't consider the Copa America 2024 to be the last tournament for Lionel Messi.
The Manchester United defender said: "He's very calm, more than anything he's enjoying the day to day. It's beautiful to be here, we all have a great relationship.
"When one is here, one is very happy. We feel at home, which is important. We don't see it [as his last tournament with Argentina.] We see him happy, and with an impressive level. That's what I can tell you.
"Let's enjoy him and we'll see what happens next. I think what he's doing right now is so important. And for everyone, not only for Argentina, because at the end Leo plays for those who like football. But someday [his retirement] will happen."