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Marta’s Last-Gasp Goals Secure Brazil’s Ninth Copa América Femenina Crown

The defending champions clinched a fifth straight continental crown by edging out Colombia in a tense penalty shootout following a 4-4 thriller

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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

  • Brazil and Colombia battled to a 4-4 draw in Quito after Colombia led three times in regulation.
  • Six-time world player of the year Marta scored a stoppage-time equalizer and an extra-time winner to force penalties.
  • In sudden-death kicks Brazil prevailed 5-4 thanks to goalkeeper Lorena’s decisive save.
  • The victory extends Brazil’s record to nine Copa América Femenina titles and marks a fifth consecutive triumph.
  • Both finalists secured qualification for the 2028 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in Los Angeles.