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Brazil Clinches Ninth Copa América Femenina Title in 5-4 Shootout Over Colombia

Marta’s late goals forced extra time, culminating in a penalty shootout victory that delivered Brazil’s ninth Copa América Femenina crown.

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Brazil's forward #10 Marta kicks the ball during the Women's Copa America 2025 semifinal football match between Brazil and Uruguay at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium in Quito on July 29, 2025.
Soccer Football - Women's Copa America - Final - Colombia v Brazil - Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador - August 2, 2025 Colombia's Leicy Santos celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates REUTERS/Cristina Vega
Soccer Football - Women's Copa America - Final - Colombia v Brazil - Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador - August 2, 2025 Colombia fans in the stands before the match REUTERS/Cristina Vega

Overview

  • The final in Quito finished 4-4 after extra time before Brazil edged Colombia 5-4 in a penalty shootout.
  • Marta scored a stoppage-time equaliser in the sixth minute of added time and struck again in extra time after entering in the 82nd minute.
  • Colombia took the lead on three occasions through Linda Caicedo, an own goal by Tarciane and Mayra Ramírez, only for Brazil to respond each time.
  • Brazil’s win extended its dominance with an unprecedented fifth straight title and ninth overall in tournament history.
  • By reaching the final, both Brazil and Colombia secured South America’s two automatic berths at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.