Venezuela's women's Under-20 football team secured gold at the 2026 South American Games after a dramatic final against Chile descended into a post-match confrontation between the two teams.
The final was played at the Asociación Rosarina de Fútbol in Rosario, Argentina, on 23 September. Venezuela eventually prevailed on penalties after the match finished 1-1 following 90 minutes. The official Santa Fe 2026 tournament website recorded the shootout as a 4-3 victory, while Venezuela's Olympic committee reported a 4-2 scoreline.
