Continue reading the article to see how much the winner will receive in awards and the prize money given that Croatia and Spain are vying to be crowned the UEFA Nations League 2023 champion
The UEFA Nations League final is taking place, and the spectators are getting ready for what will certainly be a challenging and exciting match. Croatia will go up against Spain and the match will take place at Rotterdam’s De Kuip Stadium on Sunday, June 18. The current world champions, France, had a terrible Group Stage and didn’t make it through the first round.
UEFA Nations League 2023 final winner prize money and winners full list
On Wednesday, Croatia overcame the Netherlands 2-1 in overtime in the opening Semifinal match. For Zlatko Dalic’s group, goals were scored by Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric. Luka Modric’s international trophy dream continues as they now will be competing for the third finals in the last four years.
On the one hand, Spain went to their second straight UEFA Nations League championship game thanks to Joselu’s game-winning goal in the 88th minute. La Furia Roja defeated Italy 2-1 in the second semifinal matchup, under the direction of their new manager Luis de la Fuente Castillo. However, they are now going up against a side that is in good form, who are hoping to achieve their first international trophy under captain fantastic Luka Modric.
Prize money for the UEFA Nations League in 2023
The total UEFA Nations League budget, which includes Bonus Fees and Solidarity Fees, is €76.25 million. The 55 participating nations will split the prize money equally. The Four Group League A winners will receive further benefits in the Nations League Final.
| Four Group Winners League A (Bonus) | |
| Winners | €12 million |
| Runner-ups | €9 million |
| 3rd Place Team | €8 million |
| 4th Place Team | €7 million |
The victor on Sunday will become only the third Nations League champion in history. Portugal took home the top prize of €10.5 million in 2019. France received €11 million in prize money after defeating Spain in the 2021 season finals. In addition, the third-place finisher in 2023 will get €8 million, while the fourth-place finisher will receive €7 million.
Here are the all-time winners with respective prize money
| Winners | Prize Money | Year |
| Portugal | €10.5 million | 2018-19 |
| France | €11 million | 2020-21 |
| Croatia/Spain | €12 million | 2022-23 |