Brazil eye ninth trophy at Women's Copa América | OneFootball

In pursuit of their NINTH victory in their 10th Copa América, the Brazilian Women's National Team is counting down to the start of the tournament.

Brazil only failed to lift the trophy in the 2006 edition. On that occasion, the Copa América took place in Argentina, and the host team emerged as champions.

For all these reasons, the Brazilian team enters as the favorite for the tournament to be held in Ecuador.

The competition begins this Friday (11th) and runs until August 2nd.

Brazil debuts against Venezuela on Sunday (13th) at 9 PM (Brasília time).

Besides Venezuela, Brazil's group also includes Bolivia, Colombia, and Paraguay - see the team's schedule below.

The other group (Group A) includes Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Uruguay.

The teams face each other in a single round within the group. The top two from each group advance to the semifinals.

Brazilian Team Overview 🇧🇷

Champions in 1991, 1995, 1998, 2003, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022, Brazil is seeking its NINTH title in the Copa América.

And coach Arthur Elias is aware of the team's responsibility.

"I see it as a competition where we do have the responsibility to win. Brazil has won eight out of nine, so we can't do it differently," said the coach at a press conference on Tuesday (8th).

Brazilian Team Roster 🇧🇷

To pursue this ninth trophy, Brazil relies on Queen Marta in what is expected to be her last Copa América.

Forward Gabi Portilho is another weapon for the team. However, Brazil will have to overcome some absences.

Adriana and Debinha, for example, were top scorers in the last Copa América with five goals each. Adriana is out by Arthur Elias's choice, while Debinha is injured.

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Thus, the list of called-up players is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Lorena (KC Current-USA), Cláudia (Fluminense), and Camila (Cruzeiro)

Defenders: Tarciane (Lyon), Isa Haas (Cruzeiro), Kaká (São Paulo), Mariza (Corinthians)

Full-backs: Fê Palermo (Palmeiras), Antônia (Real Madrid), Yasmim (Real Madrid), and Fátima Dutra (Ferroviária)

Midfielders: Duda Sampaio (Corinthians), Angelina (Orlando Pride), Ary Borges (Racing Louisville), and Yaya (Corinthians)

Forwards: Dudinha (São Paulo), Jhonson (Corinthians), Luany (Atlético de Madrid), Marta (Orlando Pride), Gio (Atlético de Madrid), Amanda Gutierres (Palmeiras), Kerolin (Manchester City), and Gabi Portilho (Gotham)

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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