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Despite skeptical attitudes toward the Nations League from such renowned managers as Jürgen Klopp, the tournament has over its years proven to be truly competitive among teams of equal strength. UEFA shows that these are not just friendly matches, motivating teams with prize money.
Since the first edition, the competition’s budget has consistently grown. In 2026-2027 years, the European Football Union will spend a substantial amount on paying the national teams, writes 24 Channel.
How much teams receive for participating in the Nations League
A key principle of prize distribution in this tournament is the presence of a so-called "solidarity" or guaranteed payment to each participating country.
A fixed amount will be paid to all 54 national associations, depending on the division in which they compete:
League A – 2,25 million euros
League B – 1,5 million euros
League C – 1,2 million euros
League D – 750 thousand euros
In European cups, teams earn separately for each win or draw. But in the Nations League it does not matter how a team performed in a particular match—the focus is only on the final standing in the tournament table.
Teams that win their groups double the solidarity payment. For example, Ukraine will certainly receive 1,5 million euros. But if it can finish in the quartet above Hungary, Northern Ireland, and Georgia, the payout will rise to 3 million.
What prizes do the playoff participants receive
Playoff ties between divisions are not paid by UEFA – teams are motivated by the possibility of earning more in the next edition.
But national teams from League A that advance from their groups will compete for quite attractive bonuses:
Participation in the quarterfinals – 1 million euros for each team
4 place – + 2,5 million euros
3 place – + 3,5 million euros
Finalist – + 4,5 million euros
Nations League winner – + 6 million euros
Thus the triumphing national team will in total earn a guaranteed 11,5 million euros for the entire tournament.
The overall Nations League budget, taking into account additional television rights revenues, is about 80-90 million euros.
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