Brazil's U-17 Women's National Team will face Argentina in the South American Championship final on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in AsunciĂłn, Paraguay. Midfielder PepĂȘ expressed confidence in the team's performance, stating they will play their best football.
Key points
Brazil's U-17 Women's National Team faces Argentina in the final
Match scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. BrasĂlia time
Final held at Defensores del Chaco Stadium in AsunciĂłn, Paraguay
PepĂȘ expresses confidence in the team's performance
Playing in a final is a dream for the players
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PepĂȘ on Brazil vs Argentina final: âWeâll play our best footballâ
PepĂȘ on Brazil vs Argentina final: âWeâll play our best footballâ
On Saturday (9), Brazilâs U-17 Womenâs National Team will face Argentina in the South American Championship final. The match will be played at 7:30 p.m. (BrasĂlia time) at Defensores del Chaco Stadium in AsunciĂłn, Paraguay. Midfielder PepĂȘ looked ahead to the clash and said she is happy to play a final wearing the Canarinho shirt.
âI believe it will be a very difficult match. We know the quality of the other team, just as we also know our own. Weâre going into this match very strong, especially because itâs a final, so weâre going to play our best football,â she said.
âPlaying in a final, competing for a title with the Brazil National Team is anyoneâs dream. Iâm very happy that weâre playing in this final,â she added.
PepĂȘ celebrates her penalty goal in the South American Championship semifinalCredits: Staff Images/CBF
PepĂȘ has been called up to the national team 10 times, making her one of the most experienced players in the squad. In 2025, she also played in the South American Championship, finishing as runner-up, and in the FIFA U-17 Womenâs World Cup.
The midfielder explained how she shares her experience with the younger players and thanked the coaching staff for their trust.
Q&A
What time is the Brazil vs Argentina U-17 Women's final?
The final will take place on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. BrasĂlia time.
Where is the South American Championship final being held?
The final will be held at Defensores del Chaco Stadium in AsunciĂłn, Paraguay.
What did PepĂȘ say about the upcoming final against Argentina?
PepĂȘ stated that it will be a difficult match but emphasized that Brazil will play their best football.
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PepĂȘ is one of the leaders of Brazilâs U-17 Womenâs National TeamCredits: Staff Images/CBF
âI give them a lot of confidence, so everyone can show their best, because if theyâre here, itâs because they have huge potential. So I also share a bit of that experience from having played in a South American Championship and a World Cup, and knowing what itâs like to represent the Brazil National Team,â she said.
âIâm very happy with the trust from the entire coaching staff and the players. Me, Andreyna, and some of the other girls⊠We have many leaders within the group, and thatâs really nice,â she concluded.