After their impressive performance in the 2025 Copa America Femenina, the Brazilian national team claimed the championship by defeating Colombia in the final. Despite securing the victory, the game proved challenging, ending in a 4-4 draw that led to a penalty shootout. In this intense setting, Brazil’s superiority shone through, sealing their win. However, the financial reward for this victory is far less than the $16 million that Lionel Messi‘s Argentina earned in 2024.
Brazil secured a $1.5 million cash prize from CONMEBOL with their victory in the 2025 Copa America Femenina. Although this marked their fifth consecutive championship, none of the cash prizes they received matched the one awarded to Lionel Messi’s Argentina team after their victory in 2024.
In 2024, the Argentine national team clinched the Copa America title and took home a substantial $16 million prize. By contrast, the Brazilian women’s team would need to secure eleven similar victories to equal such earnings. While officials have yet to comment on this stark economic disparity, factors like attendance, viewership, and lucrative sponsorship deals likely play significant roles.
Fans have expressed strong criticism towards CONMEBOL, pointing out that the Copa America’s prize money remains inferior to that of the UEFA Women’s Euro, which awards $5.8 million to its champions. Furthermore, the organization has faced backlash for not increasing the prize fund for the 2025 edition compared to the 2022 tournament.
Players of Brazil pose with the Copa America Femenina trophy after their team’s victory following the CONMEBOL Copa America Femenina 2025.
Brazil’s Copa America 2025 triumph secures them spot in major international tournaments
The Brazilian women’s team’s recent victory in the tournament, despite widespread criticism of the prize money awarded, has secured them a berth in three prestigious international competitions: the 2028 Olympic Games, the 2027 Pan American Games, and the 2026 Finalissima, where they will compete against England.
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While Brazil have consistently dominated the Copa America, their quest for a first Olympic gold medal and a Finalissima victory remains unfulfilled. The team faces the critical challenge of demonstrating its supremacy in these upcoming competitions.
