Brazil Wins CONMEBOL Futsal North Zone, Sets Up Final Against Argentina

The North Zone phase of the CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2026 concluded on Sunday, October 25, at the Arena Ivo Sguissardi in Xanxerê, Brazil. Brazil secured the zone title by winning both matches against Venezuela on the final day, setting up a continental final against South Zone winner Argentina.

Brazil finished atop the five-team North Zone standings after a 5-0 win in the U20 category and a 3-2 victory in the senior division. Colombia took second place after sweeping Peru 4-2 in the U20 match and 4-1 in the senior match. The tournament also included Ecuador and Venezuela.

Brazil’s U20 team dominated Venezuela from the start. Renan opened the scoring at 19’14” of the first half. Caetano doubled the lead at 7’41”, and De Nez scored twice — at 6’34” and 2’13” — to give Brazil a 4-0 halftime advantage. Elano added a fifth goal at 0’27” in the second half to seal the shutout.

The senior match was far closer. Venezuela took the lead through Óscar Fernández at 16’00” of the first half. Brazil equalized through Thiaguinho at 12’02”. Venezuela regained the lead in the second half when Ricxon Argüello scored at 19’43”. Brazil responded with a goal from Mendes at 15’03”. With the match seemingly headed for a draw, Guegue scored the winner at 0’43”, confirming Brazil’s North Zone title.

Colombia’s U20 team came from behind to beat Peru 4-2. Nicolás Gutiérrez gave Colombia an early lead, but Peru turned the match around with goals from Carlos Usquiano and Fabián Núñez. In the second half, Camilo Ocampo equalized, Emanuel Martínez put Colombia ahead, and Julián Motta sealed the win at 0’56”. In the senior match, Colombia also recovered from an early deficit after Sebastián Obando scored for Peru. Jhonatan Rodríguez equalized, and second-half goals from Ronald Solórzano, Jorge Cuervo, and Samuel Ospina secured a 4-1 victory.

What Comes Next

With the North Zone phase complete, Brazil will face Argentina, the South Zone winner, in a continental final series. The matches will determine the overall champion of the CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2026. Both the U20 and senior categories will be contested.

The final is scheduled for next year, but CONMEBOL has not yet announced specific dates, venues, or the format of the series. The matchups between Brazil and Argentina are expected to draw significant attention, as both nations are traditional powerhouses in futsal.

The Liga Evolución Futsal is part of CONMEBOL’s broader effort to develop the sport across South America. The competition provides a structured pathway for young players and senior national teams to compete at a high level.

What Remains Unclear

The official CONMEBOL announcement did not specify the dates, location, or format for the final against Argentina. It also did not provide a full points table or goal difference details for the North Zone standings beyond confirming the top two positions. It is unclear whether the final will be a single match, a home-and-away series, or a neutral-site event.

Match Video Highlights

Video highlights for all four matches from the final day are available on YouTube:

Colombia 4-2 Peru (U20): https://youtu.be/5WWTosHnwhU
Colombia 4-1 Peru (Senior): https://youtu.be/dIpOja_zB5Q
Brazil 5-0 Venezuela (U20): https://youtu.be/JJsvpHapcXk
Brazil 3-2 Venezuela (Senior): https://youtu.be/7CG_cy38MXc

Key Facts

Detail | Information
— | —
Event | CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2026 – North Zone
Final Match Date | October 25, 2026
Venue | Arena Ivo Sguissardi, Xanxerê, Brazil
North Zone Winner | Brazil
Runner-Up | Colombia
Teams Competing | Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
Next Stage | Continental final vs. Argentina (South Zone winner)
Final Date/Location | To be announced (scheduled for 2027)

Source: CONMEBOL – https://www.conmebol.com/noticias/brasil-se-queda-con-la-zona-norte-y-buscara-el-titulo-continental-frente-a-argentina/

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