Paraguay faces Colombia in crucial South American basketball match

The Paraguayan women's basketball team, nicknamed 'Las Panteras,' faces a crucial match against Colombia on August 5, 2026. This game is pivotal for their position in Group A of the FIBA Women's South American Championship, a qualifier for the 2027 AmeriCup. A victory would secure their path to the semifinals, potentially allowing them to bypass stronger opponents like Brazil or Venezuela.

The tournament, hosted in Zárate, Argentina, sees Argentina already firmly in first place in Group A, having secured both a semifinal spot and a berth in the AmeriCup. The outcome of the Brazil vs. Venezuela match in Group B will determine the other semifinalist and the second AmeriCup qualifier from that group. Chile has secured third place in Group B.

Paraguay and Colombia currently share third place in Group A with three points each, trailing Argentina. The standings will be finalized after their match, with the loser potentially facing the third-place team from Group B, while Chile will play the second-place team from Group A. The AmeriCup 2027 will feature ten teams in San Salvador.