By Emre Asikci
ISTANBUL (AA) — Over $360 million will be on offer as prize winnings at the 17th edition of the European Football Championship, UEFA announced on Saturday.
"The amount for distribution to the participating teams is confirmed at the same level as for UEFA EURO 2020, i.e. a total of €331 million," UEFA said in a statement.
The governing body of European football noted that its Executive Committee in Hamburg approved the distribution system of the prize money for nations participating in the EURO 2024.
It added that the title winner could get a maximum of €28.25 million if the national team wins all three games in the group stage.
"The 2024 European champions will receive an extra payment of €8 million almost," UEFA said.
UEFA also said that each of the 24 teams would receive a minimum of €9.25 million for playing in the month-long tournament.
The 51 matches at EURO 2024 will take place across 10 stadiums in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024.