Colombia Crowned First Women's Nations League Champion in South America

Colombia has made history by winning the inaugural South American Women's Nations League, triumphing over Paraguay 4-3 in a dramatic final held in Asunción. This victory adds a significant title to their achievements, coming shortly after they, along with Argentina, secured their spots in the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. The championship match was a fiercely contested affair from the outset. Paraguay took an early lead through Dulce Martínez from a penalty in the third minute. Colombia quickly equalized via an own goal, but Paraguay regained the lead with a header from Claudia Martínez in the ninth minute. Marcela Restrepo leveled the score for Colombia before halftime, only for Lice Chamorro to put Paraguay ahead again just before the break. In the second half, Linda Caicedo brought Colombia level in the 60th minute, and Ana María Guzmán scored the decisive goal in the 89th minute, clinching the title for Colombia. Caicedo described the match as a "cold shower" with each Paraguayan goal, emphasizing the team's resilience. The game was temporarily halted in the 71st minute due to alleged racist insults from the stands directed at Caicedo, with the referee activating the protocol against discrimination. Guzmán attributed the victory to "faith and belief," while coach Ángelo Marsiglia celebrated the win as a source of pride for the country.

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She described the Paraguayan goals as a "cold shower" each time. "We scored and Paraguay came back. I think we have to celebrate more than ever."