Brazil's U17 and U20 teams excel in South American friendlies and tournaments

Brazil's Under-17 national team secured a 3-1 victory over Colombia in a friendly match held in Barranquilla, with goals from João Bezerra, Eduardo Conceição, and Kauê Furquim, as reported by Yahoo Sports. Brazilian coach Carlos Eduardo Patetuci praised the friendlies against Colombia as crucial preparation for the upcoming South American U-17 Championship, underscoring the mix of new players and returning talent on the squad.

Meanwhile, the Brazil Women’s Under-20 team showcased their depth and strong collective effort at the Copa Sul-Americana, with 13 different players scoring throughout the tournament. Brendha leads the team’s offense with four goals, and coach Camilla Orlando highlighted the squad's versatility and team spirit, especially following their dominant 4-0 win over Argentina, which secured their qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

Brazil’s U-20 women are now preparing for a pivotal match against Ecuador in the South American Championship, aiming not only to solidify their World Cup spot but also compete for the continental title. The anticipated rematch with Argentina in the South American Championship promises intense competition between the two traditional rivals, with Brazil looking to maintain their momentum.

In parallel, the Brazil Under-20 men’s beach soccer team, led by coach Juninho, is gearing up for the CONMEBOL Liga Evolución 2025 final against Paraguay, which will take place on March 7–8 in Guarujá, São Paulo. The squad retains the core group that secured victory in the North Zone group stage and will conduct training sessions at Granja Comary ahead of the final.

Looking forward, the performances of Brazil’s U17 and U20 teams will be closely watched as they gear up for key championships that could impact their standing in South America and on the world stage, particularly with the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and South American tournaments serving as important proving grounds.