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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.

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.