Brazil and Uruguay are set to clash in the semifinals of the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™ on Tuesday, July 29, at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium in Quito, Ecuador. Brazil is eager to secure a place in the final for the second consecutive time, while Uruguay eyes a historic opportunity to qualify for the Olympic Games in women’s football for the first time.
Brazil, led by coach Arthur Elias, has dominated the tournament, winning the last four editions. The talented squad topped Group B, securing victories against Venezuela, Bolivia, and Paraguay before a draw with Colombia solidified their position. However, they will be without starting goalkeeper Lorena, who received a red card in the final group stage match.
Uruguay, aiming for an unprecedented Olympic qualification, enters this semifinal with renewed confidence after winning against Peru and Chile in Group A. This marks only the second time in their history that Uruguay has reached the final stages of the Copa América Femenina, echoing their previous milestone in 2006 when they finished second in their group.
Key statistics show that Brazil has not only won all previous encounters with Uruguay in the tournament—scoring 13 goals and conceding none—but they have also maintained a remarkable defensive record with four consecutive clean sheets in the knockout stages, matching a streak they last achieved from 2003 to 2006.
The stakes are high, as the winner will advance to the Grand Final scheduled for August 2, where they will meet Colombia and earn a spot in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The losing team will have a chance to compete in the third-place match on August 1.
As the match approaches, Brazilian players look to exploit their decisive goal-scoring opportunities, with a notable 10 shots following high recoveries, while Uruguay’s forward Belén Aquino aims to continue her scoring form, having netted twice in the tournament thus far.
This significant matchup promises to be an exciting contest between the historically successful Brazil and the ambitious Uruguay, reflecting the growing competitiveness of women’s football in the region.