Champions: Relive Brazil women’s U17s’ South American run | OneFootball

On Saturday night (9), the Brazil Women’s Under-17 National Team won its sixth South American title. The achievement came after the team coached by Rilany Silva defeated Argentina 3-2 at Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asunción, Paraguay.

The Canarinha went unbeaten throughout the continental tournament. In total, there were five wins and one draw, with 21 goals scored and only six conceded.

It is worth noting that, by qualifying for the South American final, the National Team automatically secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Morocco between October and November.

Brazil celebrates Gamonal’s goalCredits: Staff Images/CBF

GROUP STAGE

Brazil’s debut was against Venezuela. With goals from Gigi and Mari Gigante, the team won 2-0. Next came a hard-fought clash with Uruguay, which also ended in a Brazilian victory, 5-3. The goals were scored by Helena, Nicolly (2), Gigi, and Mari Gigante.

To close out the group stage, the Brazilian National Team recorded two more routs. Against Peru, the final score was 5-0, with Mari Gigante, Nicolly, and Marcela (3) finding the net. Against Ecuador, the win was 4-0 with goals from Gigi, Marcela, Mari Martins, plus an own goal.

Gigi during the match against Uruguay in the South American group stageCredits: Staff Images/CBF

KNOCKOUT STAGE

In the South American semifinal, Brazil faced Chile. In a highly contested match, the teams drew 2-2 in regulation time. Gamonal and Mari Gigante scored the Canarinha’s goals. In the penalty shootout, the team coached by Rilany Silva won 5-3. Pepê, Rech, Mari Gigante, Marcela, and Nicolly converted their spot kicks.

In the tournament final against Argentina, Brazil won 3-2. The goals were scored by Gamonal, Helena, and Nicolly.

Helena during the Brazil vs. Chile semifinal in the South American ChampionshipCredits: Staff Images/CBF

OTHER TITLES

Brazil is the competition’s most successful team, now with six titles, having been crowned champion in 2010, 2012, 2018, 2022, 2024, and 2026.

Paraguay and Colombia have each lifted the South American trophy once. Venezuela, meanwhile, is a two-time champion of the tournament.

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