As England prepares to face Spain in the Women’s Euro 2025 final this Sunday, the excitement is not just about the quest for victory but also the substantial financial incentives that come with it.

UEFA has announced a record-breaking prize money pool for women at this year’s tournament. Should the Lionesses emerge triumphant over Spain in Basel, they stand to receive a total prize amount of €5 million, which is approximately £4.33 million.

According to UEFA guidelines, national associations are mandated to allocate between 30% and 40% of the total prize money to the players. This percentage typically increases to between 35% and 40% for teams that reach the knockout stages. If England clinches the title, this would result in player payouts ranging from £1.3 million to £1.73 million.

When divided among the 23 squad members, the individual share would amount to approximately £56,500 to £75,600 per player.

All 16 teams participating in the tournament are guaranteed a base fee of €1.8 million (£1.5 million) simply for qualifying. Additionally, teams earn £85,000 for every match win and around £42,500 for a draw during the group stage.

However, the Lionesses’ total earnings have been impacted by their earlier defeat to France, which resulted in a 2-1 score in their opening group match.

Alongside player earnings, UEFA has significantly increased the financial benefits for clubs. The total amount allocated for clubs releasing players to international duty at Euro 2025 will rise from €4.5 million (£3.8 million) in 2022 to €9 million (£7.6 million) this year. The compensation for clubs is calculated based on the days players are unavailable for club duties due to the tournament.

The minimum compensation for clubs whose players are eliminated during the group stage is €13,140 (£11,193).

As anticipation builds for the final match, betting odds suggest Spain is slightly favored to win at 1/3, while England’s odds stand at 1/2.