The Women's Copa America in Ecuador ended with a thrilling final as Brazil edged Colombia in an eight-goal spectacle to win their ninth title but logistical challenges and half-empty stadiums showed the hurdles that face South American women's football.

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.

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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 triumphed over Colombia in the final to claim their fifth consecutive Copa America Femenina's title in 2025. However, unlike Lionel Messi’s Argentina, which secured $16 million in their 2024 men's tournament win,