Euro 2024 vs. Copa America 2024
When two tournaments as big as the Euro and Copa America coincide, comparisons are inevitable. ESPN contrasts key points between them as stars like Lionel Messi, Vinicius Jr., Luis Suárez, and Moisés Caicedo highlight Copa América 2024, alongside Mexico and the USA’s participation.
Ticket Comparison: Copa América vs. Euro
The battle for fans’ attention will take place not only on the field but also at the ticket counters.
In the Copa América, tickets for group stage matches like Argentina vs. Canada and Mexico vs. Jamaica range from $68 to $1,150.
In contrast, Euro 2024 tickets can go up to $8,589 in resale, especially for matches like Denmark vs. England.
Economic Impact
The Copa América is expected to generate between $500 and $600 million for the U.S. economy, while the Euro aims to bring in more than $2.1 billion for UEFA, marking a historic record.
Prize Money
The winner of the Copa América will receive $16 million out of a total of $72 million in prizes, while the Euro 2024 champion can win up to $30.1 million out of a total of $355.7 million.
Most Valuable Players
In the Copa América, Vinicius Jr., valued at $193 million, will be the star to watch. Meanwhile, in the Euro, Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham share the title of the most valuable players with the same valuation.
