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Copa America

Vizcarrondo named Venezuela's new head coach

Football Soccer - Venezuela training - World Cup Qualifiers - Montevideo, Uruguay 4/10/16. Venezuela's Oswaldo Vizcarrondo arrives for a team training. REUTERS/Andres Stapff
Football Soccer - Venezuela training - World Cup Qualifiers - Montevideo, Uruguay 4/10/16. Venezuela's Oswaldo Vizcarrondo arrives for a team training. REUTERS/Andres Stapff

Most women's national team players earn less than $20,000, FIFPRO study shows

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's International Friendly - England v Ghana - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - December 2, 2025 General view during the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's International Friendly - England v Ghana - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - December 2, 2025 General view during the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

Lionel Messi eyes 2026 World Cup despite age and fitness concerns

Soccer Football - World Cup - CONMEBOL Qualifiers - Argentina v Venezuela - Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - September 4, 2025 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Soccer Football - World Cup - CONMEBOL Qualifiers - Argentina v Venezuela - Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - September 4, 2025 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Thrilling Copa America Femenina final can’t hide challenges ahead

Brazil players celebrating after winning Women's Copa America 2025.
Brazil players celebrating after winning Women's Copa America 2025.

Brazil beat Colombia in shoot-out in Copa America Femenina final thriller

Soccer Football - Women's Copa America - Final - Colombia v Brazil - Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador - August 2, 2025 Brazil's Marta celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Cristina Vega
Soccer Football - Women's Copa America - Final - Colombia v Brazil - Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador - August 2, 2025 Brazil's Marta celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Cristina Vega

Brazil's tactical balance tested as Colombia rematch looms in Copa America final

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Copa America - Semi Final - Brazil v Uruguay - Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador - July 29, 2025 Brazil's Giovana celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Cristina Vega/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Copa America - Semi Final - Brazil v Uruguay - Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador - July 29, 2025 Brazil's Giovana celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Cristina Vega/File Photo

Brazil storm past Uruguay 5-1 to reach Women's Copa America final

Soccer Football - Women's Copa America - Semi Final - Brazil v Uruguay - Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador - July 29, 2025 Brazil's Dudinha celebrates with Amanda Gutierres and Luany after scoring their fifth goal REUTERS/Cristina Vega
Soccer Football - Women's Copa America - Semi Final - Brazil v Uruguay - Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador - July 29, 2025 Brazil's Dudinha celebrates with Amanda Gutierres and Luany after scoring their fifth goal REUTERS/Cristina Vega

Colombia edge Argentina in shootout to reach Women's Copa America final

Soccer Football - Women's Copa America - Semi Final - Argentina v Colombia - Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador - July 28, 2025 Colombia's Wendy Bonilla celebrates winning the penalty shootout and the match REUTERS/Cristina Vega     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Soccer Football - Women's Copa America - Semi Final - Argentina v Colombia - Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador - July 28, 2025 Colombia's Wendy Bonilla celebrates winning the penalty shootout and the match REUTERS/Cristina Vega     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Paraguay’s Camila Arrieta nets dramatic late winner against Chile to secure 2027 Pan Am Games spot

Nayadet Lopez of Chile trying to dispossess Camila Arrieta of Paraguay in their Women's Copa America fifth-place play-off in Quito, Ecuador, on July 28, 2025.
Nayadet Lopez of Chile trying to dispossess Camila Arrieta of Paraguay in their Women's Copa America fifth-place play-off in Quito, Ecuador, on July 28, 2025.

Women’s Copa America highlights inequality in South American women’s football

Feb 21, 2024; San Diego, California, USA;  Brazil forward Ary Borges (8) battles for the ball against Puerto Rico defender Madison Cox (5) during the first half of the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup group B stage match at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2024; San Diego, California, USA;  Brazil forward Ary Borges (8) battles for the ball against Puerto Rico defender Madison Cox (5) during the first half of the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup group B stage match at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports

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