And then there were two.
A month-long football carnival in Germany has culminated with only two powerhouses left to battle for the bragging rights of being the best in Europe. Arguably the grandest football tournament being held this year, the UEFA Euro 2024 has seen some edge-of-the-seat action so far, including both the semi-finals. Therefore, fans are not wrong to expect a nail-biting finish to the mega event.
Here are all the important details about the final you need to keep in mind before we start talking in depth about the tournament:
- Date: 14 July
- Venue: Berlin, Germany
- Teams: Spain, England
Given the number of FIFA World Cup winners hailing from the continent (five), it is understandable why Europe enjoys a stronghold in the global footballing landscape. Naturally, the UEFA Euro enjoys greater fanfare than its South American counterpart, the Copa America.
The UEFA Euro, founded in 1960, is now in its 17th edition. Spain and Germany hold the record for the most titles with three trophies each. The former has a chance to win a record-breaking fourth title this year.
After 12 years, Spanish fans are once again dreaming of a European championship win. And they head to the final as the favourites with a perfect win record. However, Gareth Southgate and his English side will be looking to spoil the party for the Spaniards and finally heal the wounds of their 2021 UEFA Euro final loss against Italy.
With so much at stake, the UEFA Euro 2024 Spain vs England final promises to be a blockbuster event. And for the winners, a huge cash reward awaits alongside the silverware.
So join us as we walk you through the prize money pool of UEFA Euro 2024, the schedule (date) and venue for the final, and details of live streaming the match.
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How much prize money is on offer at the UEFA Euro 2024?
Being the most significant international football tournament after the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Euro comes with substantial payouts. But how much is the exact amount?
According to an official report by UEFA, the prize money pool for the UEFA Euro 2024 stands at a staggering USD 359.7 million (around HKD 2.8 billion). The figure and the distribution structure remain unchanged from the previous edition (held in 2021).
Unlike most major sports tournaments, where the winners receive a fixed amount for winning the title, UEFA rewards each team based on their performance throughout the event. Here is how it works:
- Participation fee: USD 10.1 million (for each team)
- Match bonus (group stage): USD 1.1 million (for each win), USD 543,348 (for each draw)
- Qualification to the round of 16: USD 1.6 million
- Qualification to the quarter-finals: USD 2.7 million
- Qualification to the semi-finals: USD 4.3 million
- Runners-up: Additional payment of USD 5.4 million
- Winners: Additional payment of USD 8.7 million
Therefore, the maximum amount the UEFA Euro 2024 champions can take home if they win all three group-stage matches is USD 30.7 million. Since Spain has won all of their matches in the tournament so far, they will pocket this maximum sum if they win the title this year.
On the other hand, England won a solitary match in the group stage (against Serbia) and drew the remaining two (against Denmark and Slovenia). So the maximum amount the Three Lions will get if they become the European champions is USD 29.6 million.
A look at the schedule and venue for the final of the UEFA Euro 2024
The high-octane UEFA Euro 2024 final between Spain and England will kick off at 3:00 AM HKT on Monday, 15 July. This match will be played at the iconic Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. The arena offers a capacity of 71,000 spectators and was the venue for the FIFA World Cup 2006 final between Italy and France.
Where to live stream the UEFA Euro 2024 final in Hong Kong
Like the rest of the tournament, football fans in Hong Kong can live stream the Spain vs England UEFA Euro 2024 final on PCCW, its official broadcaster.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The UEFA Euro 2024 has a prize money pot of USD 359.7 million (HKD 2.8 billion).
The UEFA Euro 2024 will kick-off at 3:00 AM HKT on Monday, 15 July.
The UEFA Euro 2024 final will be played at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany.
