The stage is set for an electrifying South American Women's U-17 Championship final as Brazil takes on Argentina tonight at Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asunción, Paraguay. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Brasília time, and fans can catch all the action live on SporTV 2.
The Brazilian squad enters the match with an impressive unbeaten streak in the tournament. Their journey to the final has been nothing short of dominant: four group-stage victories over Venezuela (2-0), Uruguay (5-3), Peru (5-0), and Ecuador (4-0) showcased their attacking firepower. In the semifinal, the Canarinho showed their resilience, drawing 2-2 with Chile before securing their spot in the final with a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout win. Across five matches, Brazil has netted 18 goals while conceding just five.
Argentina, meanwhile, has carved their own path to the final with a blend of defensive solidity and timely scoring. They defeated Paraguay (2-0) and Bolivia (3-0), drew with Colombia (1-1) and Chile (2-2), and edged past Venezuela 1-0 in the semifinal. With eight goals scored and only three conceded, Las Albicelestes have proven they can compete with the best.
This final marks a rematch of the 2025 U-15 Evolution League title decider, where the two teams battled to a 0-0 draw before Brazil emerged victorious 4-2 on penalties. Several players from that contest—including goalkeeper Nathy, center back Elo, midfielders Gigi, Sarah, Mari Gigante, and Pietra Lucci, and forwards Pinho, Nicolly, and Gamonal—are back for this South American showdown, adding a layer of familiarity and intensity to the rivalry.
Brazil enters as the tournament's most decorated team with five titles (2010, 2012, 2018, 2022, and 2024), though defending champion Paraguay—who won their first crown in 2025—will not be in this final. Colombia (one title) and Venezuela (two titles) are the only other nations to have lifted the trophy. Both Brazil and Argentina have already secured their spots in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, but tonight's match is about pride, history, and the chance to add another chapter to this storied South American rivalry.