Copa América 2028 hosting vote involves major financial stakes

The host location for the 2028 Copa América is subject to an upcoming vote by the CONMEBOL Council, with significant financial implications for participating national federations.

If the tournament is held in the United States, each participating association could receive 16 million dollars. In contrast, if the competition is hosted within South American countries, the payout per association would drop to approximately 4 million dollars. This substantial revenue gap is expected to be a decisive factor in the voting process.

Beyond the base participation fees, additional prize money would be awarded based on tournament performance. If the United States hosts the event, officials may implement a 16-team format similar to the 2024 edition, consisting of four groups of four teams followed by a knockout stage.