Prize money and fixtures: what clubs earn 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 debut match and doubling the stakes in the decisive rounds.

Incentives for the Lower Divisions and the Top Flight

The financial calendar distinguishes between top-flight clubs and lower-division sides for their initial participation. However, once the ball starts rolling in the Round of 64, performance-based 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 economic 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 pitch does not stop. This Wednesday, March 25, the match schedule features two key clashes in which Primera División teams will look to advance and secure the next payment from the AFA:

With a final prize of $200,000,000 for the champion, the Copa Argentina is cementing its place as the most nationwide tournament and, now, one of the most lucrative in the local calendar.

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