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Argentina women's football team finishes runner‑up in inaugural South American Nations League, secures 2027 World Cup sp

The Argentina women's national football team completed the first edition of the South American Nations League 2025/2026 unbeaten, finishing as runner‑up with 18 points from five wins and three draws. A 1‑0 victory over Ecuador in Quito, sealed in stoppage time by Florencia Bonsegundo after an assist from Agostina Holzheier, gave Argentina the win. Coach Germán Portanova praised the squad’s consistency, though Colombia clinched the title with a 4‑3 win over Paraguay.

Both Argentina and Colombia qualified directly for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. The tournament also marked a historic milestone for Argentine football, as its senior, U‑20 and U‑17 women’s teams all secured qualification to their respective World Cups, underscoring the sport’s rapid development in the country.