Chile claimed seventh place at the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal 2026™
They defeated Paraguay 3-2 in their final match of the tournament.
- Lagos scored twice.
- Both teams closed their participation in the tournament.
Chile ended its participation in the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal 2026™ on a high note, defeating Paraguay.
It was not easy for La Roja to break the deadlock. Only in the 14th minute did Chile’s No. 10, Lagos, score the opening goal. Fuentealba extended the lead and Méndez pulled one back for La Albirroja before halftime.
In the second half, early on as Paraguay pushed for the equalizer, Lagos once again extended the lead — this time shooting from his own half with the opposing goalkeeper out of position. With four minutes remaining, Gamarra scored to make it 3-2.
Chile closed the tournament with its second win and finished in seventh place, while Paraguay ended in eighth.
Lineups
Paraguay (2): 1-Marcio Ramírez, 3-Julio Mareco (C), 5-Robert Gamarra, 10-Arnaldo Báez, 14-Diego Poggi.
Substitutes: 12-Giovanni González, 2-Marcos Solís, 4-Emerson Méndez, 6-Richard Rejala, 7-Javier Salas, 8-Vander Méndez, 9-Hugo Martínez, 11-Francisco Martínez, 13-Rodrigo Duarte.
Coach: Carlos Chilavert.
Chile (3): 1-Patricio Berrios, 4-Bernardo Araya (C), 6-Joshua Barrios, 9-Javier Fuentealba, 10-Nicolás Lagos.
Substitutes: 12-Bairont Morales, 2-Martín Rojas, 3-Tomás Chacon, 5-Axel Mansilla, 11-Cristian Arredondo, 13-Diego López, 14-Bilan De la Paz.
Coach: José Cabral.
Goals
1st half: 14’ Lagos (C), 17’ Fuentealba (C), 18’ Méndez (P). Halftime score: Paraguay 1-2 Chile.
2nd half: 2’ Lagos (C), 16’ Gamarra (P). Final score: Paraguay 2-3 Chile.
Bookings:
Yellow cards: Duarte (P), Arredondo (C), Berrios (C), Báez (P).
Referee: Andrés Pena (Argentina).
