Boca Juniors not only clinched a massive sporting feat by reaching the 2026 Copa Sudamericana final: the club also locked in a seven‑figure payday. After ousting Vasco da Gama at the Maracanã, Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s side will pocket a guaranteed $5.1 million just for making the showdown.
The sum breaks down into $2.6 million earned as Boca advanced from the playoffs to the final, plus a $2.5 million runner‑up share from CONMEBOL. In my view, the financial boost could reshape Boca’s transfer strategy. Should they lift the trophy, the latter would be swapped for the $10 million champion’s purse, pushing total earnings to $12.6 million.
How the prize Boca has already secured is structured. Will the extra cash propel Boca to lift the trophy next season?
Boca’s cash trail kicked off with $500,000 for clearing the playoff round, a stage where O’Higgins fell out.
Next came $600,000 for progressing past the round of 16 after dispatching Deportivo Recoleta, and $700,000 for reaching the semis by beating São Paulo. The victory over Vasco da Gama added a final $800,000.
Thus, before the decisive match, the Xeneizes had already amassed $2.6 million in prize money.