Marta scores two late goals as Brazil defend their Copa America Femenina title with a penalty shootout victory over Colombia.

QUITO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Brazil successfully defended their Women's Copa America crown by defeating Colombia 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday to claim their ninth continental title after a roller-coaster final in Quito ended 4-4.

Brazil crowned champions of the AmericasLast night, Brazil managed to retain their title as champions of the Americas, once again lifting the Copa America Feminina after defeating Colombia (4-4, 5-4

Brazil's Marta, left, and Tarciane celebrate after winning the Women's Copa America final soccer match against Colombia in a penalty shootout at Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium in Quito, Ecuador, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. Credit: AP/Dolores Ochoa

QUITO (Reuters) -Brazil successfully defended their Women's Copa America crown with a thrilling 5-4 penalty shootout win over Colombia in Saturday's final in Quito, claiming their ninth continental title.

Unfortunately for Colombia, they have not had much success against Brazil. Colombia fell to Brazil, 1-0, in last year’s final, and has finished second to the powerhouse in three of the past four Copas Americas. Overall, Brazil is 11-2-0 against Colombia, with the two sides coming to a draw in the group stage.

The South American women's soccer championship culminates with Brazil looking to continue their historic dominance against familiar finalist Colombia on Saturday night. Here is how you can watch this match.

Brazil are the 2025 Copa America Feminina champions after defeating Colombia 5-4 in penalty kicks. The score was tied at 3-3 at the end of regulation, and each team scored in extra time. It is Brazil’s ninth championship while Colombia are runners-up for the second straight time.