Brazil’s Women Win on the Field as Copa América Femenina Grows in Value
Brazil’s women’s team started the 2025 Copa América Femenina with a 2-0 win over Venezuela in Quito, Ecuador.
The game took place at high altitude, which made play tougher, but Brazil’s players adapted and scored through Amanda Gutierres and Duda Sampaio.
This win keeps Brazil’s strong record in the tournament, now with 48 wins in 51 games. Paraguay leads the group after a 4-0 win over Bolivia, with 17-year-old Claudia Martínez scoring three goals.
The tournament includes ten teams and runs until August 2, with matches in three Ecuadorian cities. It also decides who will represent South America in the 2028 Olympics and the 2027 Pan American Games.
Women’s football in South America is changing. Brazil’s federation pays women and men equally for national team games, and the country increased the women’s league budget by 25 million reais in 2024.
Sponsors like Betano and new broadcast deals are bringing more money and attention to the women’s game. Tickets for group matches start at $3, with finals at $5.
These low prices help fill stadiums and grow the sport’s audience, especially compared to men’s games, where tickets can cost $200 or more.
The Copa América Femenina is now more than a sports event. It is a sign that women’s football in South America is becoming a serious business, with more investment, bigger crowds, and a growing role in the region’s sports economy.
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