- Stein Cascavel were crowned champions of the 2026 CONMEBOL Women's Futsal Libertadores after beating La Unión 8-1, becoming the first club to win the title three times.
- In the day's opening two matches, Ferro secured third place, while Exa Ysaty claimed fifth.
The 11th edition of the CONMEBOL Women's Futsal Libertadores reached its conclusion with the final matchday at the Estadio Multideportivo Ferro Carril Oeste in Buenos Aires. The Brazilian side, managed by Marcio Coelho, showcased their quality and defeated their Ecuadorian opponents 8-1. The team from Paraná, who had already lifted the continental trophy in 2023 and 2024, claimed a third title to become the competition's most successful club.
Luana Mendes, captain of the champions, said: “We are three-time CONMEBOL Libertadores winners, and it is an indescribable feeling. I am incredibly proud of this group. We have had an amazing end to the year, and I am extremely grateful to everyone at the club. Everyone worked so hard to achieve this historic feat. I am very happy”.
Ferro Carril Oeste enjoyed a remarkable debut campaign in the competition and rounded it off with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Peñarol in the third-place play-off. Earlier, in the opening fixture of the day, Exa Ysaty defeated Víctor Muriel 2-1 to finish fifth in the tournament.
La Unión (ECU) 1-8 Stein Cascavel (BRA) – Final
The final brought together two sides who had already met earlier in the competition. In the third round of the Group Stage, Stein Cascavel had beaten the Ecuadorian team 9-0.
The first half was dominated by the Brazilian side. Giovanna Karine opened the scoring after a series of rebounds inside the La Unión penalty area. Shortly afterwards, Flavia Alonso advanced into the opposition half and fired home a powerful effort to make it 2-0. Towards the end of the first half, Duda won possession following an effective high press and set up Francisca Da Silva, who found the corner to beat Colombian goalkeeper Allison Olave and give her side a three-goal lead at the break.
Stein made a ruthless and clinical start to the second half. Camilinha extended their lead twice: first, with a fortunate finish following a defensive lapse, and then with a long-range effort that took a deflection off Mayerly Ramírez.
Jaqueline Nunes scored the sixth after an excellent team move involving Alonso. Captain Luana Mendes added the seventh with a powerful finish at the end of an impressive attacking run. Camilinha then completed her hat-trick from the penalty spot. La Unión pulled one back through Laura Pallares late on, but the final score remained 8-1.
Stein Cascavel made history once again, reaching the top of the competition's all-time honours list with three titles (2023, 2024 and 2026).
Ferro Carril Oeste (ARG) 3-0 Peñarol (URU) – Third-place play-off
The day's second match was a repeat of the fixture that had brought Group A to a close, when Ferro had beaten the Uruguayan side 2-1.
The home team took the lead before the first minute was up. Lucía Rossi took a low throw-in from the right, sending the ball across the penalty area for Lara Villalba to finish clinically and make it 1-0. Nicolás Basualdo's side doubled their advantage three minutes later with a similar move. Julia Ponce provided the assist, while captain Sofía Pinolli found the net.
Before half-time, the Argentine side added a third. Melany Orellana intercepted a pass from Uruguayan goalkeeper Sofía Olivera and, from inside her own half, lifted the ball over her to extend the lead.
The Caballito side thus brought their first-ever CONMEBOL Women's Futsal Libertadores campaign to a close with an outstanding and unforgettable performance. They finished third, earning a medal and recognition after ending the Group Stage with a perfect record, losing to La Unión in extra time in the semi-finals and making an impressive impact on the continental stage.
Víctor Muriel (BOL) 1-2 Exa Ysaty (PAR) – Fifth-place play-off
The fifth-place play-off opened the final matchday of the continental competition. In their third appearance in the tournament, the Paraguayan side defeated Víctor Muriel 2-1.
After a tightly contested first half, Liz Peña broke the deadlock for Exa Ysaty in the second period with a high, angled penalty that gave Paula Valencia no chance. The Víctor Muriel goalkeeper had produced an impressive performance during the opening 20 minutes. The leading scorer for Roberto del Pozo's side then doubled the advantage with a clinical long-range strike following a corner, midway through the second half.
Needing a goal, the Cochabamba side pushed forward and found a way back into the match. María Gálvez produced an excellent individual move before Fanny Rodríguez finished accurately to pull one back. There was no time for another goal, and the Paraguayan representatives wrapped up their campaign with an important victory.
