The Brazil Women’s U-17 National Team is set to take the pitch again this Sunday (3) for a crucial group-stage showdown against Ecuador in the South American Championship. The match kicks off at 5 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Ameliano Villeta Stadium in Paraguay, and fans can catch all the action live on SporTV.
Goalkeeper Yasmin Loren is confident ahead of the clash: "I think it will be a tough match, because no game is easy, but we’re coming in very well prepared. We’re very connected and our team is very strong. We prepared well, and I hope we come away with the win."
Brazil enters this fifth-round fixture with an impeccable record—the only team in the tournament to boast a 100% win rate. Already qualified for the semifinals, the Canarinho is now just one step away from securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Morocco from October to November. The path is clear: the top three teams from each group still have a shot at qualification. Teams that reach the final automatically book their World Cup ticket, while the semifinal losers will face the third-place finishers from Groups A and B, with the winners of those matches also heading to Morocco.
Brazil’s journey so far has been nothing short of dominant. In the opener, they edged past Venezuela 2-0 with goals from Gigi and Mari Gigante. Next came a thrilling 5-3 victory over Uruguay, featuring strikes from Nicolly (2), Helena, Gigi, and Mari Gigante. Most recently, the team dismantled Peru 5-0, with Mari Gigante, Nicolly, and a hat-trick from Marcela leading the charge.
Ecuador, meanwhile, remains unbeaten but has a more modest 55% success rate. They opened with a 1-0 win over Venezuela, followed by draws against Peru (1-1) and Uruguay (0-0). This sets the stage for an intriguing rematch: Brazil and Ecuador previously met in the 2025 South American Championship, where the Canarinho secured a commanding 5-1 victory in the group stage before going on to win the final hexagonal.
With momentum on their side and a World Cup berth within reach, Brazil will look to extend their perfect streak and take another step toward Moroccan glory.