# South American sports developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-sports-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-17T20:45:23.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Developments in South American sports involve various regional and international achievements. In international football, the Colombian women’s U-20 team secured a 0-0 draw against Portugal during the FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup in Poland, maintaining a strong position for the knockout stages.

In Venezuela, sporting activity spans multiple disciplines. National delegations for the 2026 South American Games have begun departing, and rosters have been announced for the women’s U-20 futsal team. Domestic football saw Estudiantes de Mérida win the Clásico Andino against Táchira, while individual players like Miguel Silva and Víctor Navas were highlighted in the Venezuelan league.

Venezuelan athletes are also noted for their success abroad, including baseball players Luis Arráez and Jesús Luzardo in the United States, and basketball player Edson Tovar in the Brazilian championship.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Venezuelan sports update: Football results and international athlete highlights

A roundup of Venezuelan sports news featuring Estudiantes de Mérida's Clásico Andino win and the international success of athletes like Luis Arráez and Jesús Luzardo in baseball.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuelan-sports-update-football-results-and-international-athlete-highlights

### 2026-09-09: Colombia women's U-20 team draws with Portugal in World Cup

Colombia's women's U-20 team drew 0-0 with Portugal in the World Cup, while Venezuela prepares delegations for the 2026 South American Games and the U-20 women's futsal championship.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-names-14-players-for-u-20-womens-futsal-championship

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