Prize money and fixtures: what clubs earn by progressing in Copa Argentina | OneFootball

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) published the new financial structure for the 2026 Copa Argentina. Through the Official Bulletin, it detailed a payment schedule aimed at encouraging competitiveness, granting income from the opening match and doubling the stakes in the decisive stages.

Incentives for the Lower Divisions and the Top Flight

The financial schedule distinguishes between clubs from the top division and those from the lower divisions for their initial participation. However, once the ball starts rolling in the Round of 64, performance prizes are the same for everyone, turning each matchup into a vital opportunity for the finances of smaller institutions. As shown in the attached chart, the major financial leap comes in the semifinals, surpassing the 100 million peso mark.

Week’s schedule: The Round of 64 continues

Beyond the numbers, the action on the field does not stop. This Wednesday, March 25, the match schedule features two key clashes in which First Division teams will look to advance to secure the next AFA payout:

With a final prize of $200,000,000 for the champion, the Copa Argentina is establishing itself as the most nationwide tournament and, now, one of the most lucrative on the local calendar.

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