With just minutes left in the Argentina-Paraguay match, Argentina was trailing 3-2. Yet, a section of the stands erupted in celebration—not for Argentina, but for Brazil. Moments later, as the final whistle blew, their joy transformed into a championship-winning euphoria.
Brazil has once again conquered the South American U-20 Championship, securing their second consecutive title and 13th overall. But their journey was far from smooth.
The tournament began in humiliation for Brazil as they suffered a 6-0 thrashing at the hands of arch-rivals Argentina. Many dismissed them as contenders, while Argentina emerged as a favorite. However, football is a game of twists and turns, and Brazil staged a stunning comeback to silence their doubters.
Heading into the final match, both Brazil and Argentina had 10 points each, making it a winner-takes-all scenario.
Brazil first faced Chile at the José Antonio Stadium in Venezuela. Under pressure until the 72nd minute, they turned the tide spectacularly, scoring three goals in 15 minutes to win 3-0. David Washington, Pedro, and Ricardo Mathias found the net, giving Brazil a three-point lead and a superior goal difference (+4).
Argentina now had an uphill battle—not only to win against Paraguay but to secure a four-goal margin. However, pressure mounted early, and they trailed 1-0 at halftime. Their hopes crumbled further as they lost 3-2, handing Brazil the title.
With this victory, Brazil wiped away their initial humiliation, reaffirming their dominance in youth football.
