{"id":16614,"date":"2026-10-12T11:11:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T03:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.infinitysport.asia\/news\/?p=16614"},"modified":"2026-10-12T12:06:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T04:06:56","slug":"spain-crowned-s-mundialito-champions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.infinitysport.asia\/news\/spain-crowned-s-mundialito-champions\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain and Portugal crowned as Mundialito champions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spain claimed the women\u2019s Mundialito crown in El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda after holding off Brazil in a thrilling title decider. Ukraine also ended their campaign on a high with a commanding victory over Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spain raced into a three-goal lead before holding off Brazil to secure a 5\u20134 victory and clinch the title. Cuadrado, P. Campoy and Sara Tui all found the net in a commanding opening period for the hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B\u00e1rbara and Isabelle reduced Brazil\u2019s deficit early in the second period, before Serrat extended Spain\u2019s advantage. Adriele\u2019s brace brought Brazil level at 4\u20134, but Manau struck before the second break to restore the hosts\u2019 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A goalless final period saw Spain withstand Brazil\u2019s attacks and protect their narrow advantage. The victory completed an unbeaten campaign for the hosts, with three wins from three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spain\u2019s Andrea Mir\u00f3n was named MVP of the women\u2019s tournament. Brazil\u2019s Kylma received the Best Goalkeeper award, while Brazil\u2019s Adriele claimed the Top Goalscorer honour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ukraine rounded off their women\u2019s Mundialito campaign with a convincing 5\u20130 victory over Italy. After a goalless opening period, Dubytska struck in the closing seconds to give Ukraine a 1\u20130 lead at the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kushnir added a double in the second period to extend Ukraine\u2019s advantage to 3\u20130. Italy remained unable to find a response as the match entered the final frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A brilliant long-range strike from goalkeeper Terekl further strengthened Ukraine\u2019s lead, before Tarsukova completed the scoring. The emphatic win secured Ukraine\u2019s first victory of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A goal-filled final day sees Portugal finish on top<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Portugal were crowned Mundialito 2026 champions as the men\u2019s competition concluded in El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda. A goal-filled victory over Paraguay secured the crown, while Brazil ended Spain\u2019s unbeaten run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portugal finished their Mundialito campaign with a victory over Paraguay in a goal-packed encounter. B\u00e9 Martins opened the scoring, with Cantero replying immediately before Leo Martins restored Portugal\u2019s lead. Michi equalised once more, but Algarvio and Louren\u00e7o struck to give Portugal a 4\u20132 advantage at the first break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nine goals followed in the second period. Valentin\u2019s double and strikes from Alan Rodas and Nico kept Paraguay in contention, while Portugal responded through Brilhante, an Algarvio double, Pedro Mano and F\u00e1bio to take a 9\u20136 lead into the final period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim extended Portugal\u2019s advantage early in the third period before Jhovanny replied for Paraguay. A Paraguayan own goal added to Portugal\u2019s tally, and although Valentin completed his hat-trick, it proved insufficient as Portugal secured an entertaining 11\u20138 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazil win 8-5 against Spain
<\/strong>Brazil brought Spain\u2019s unbeaten run to an end with an 8\u20135 victory on the final day of the men\u2019s Mundialito. Gatica put the hosts ahead four minutes into the opening period, but Filipe Silva equalised midway through before Gin gave Brazil a 2\u20131 lead at the first break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazil extended their advantage in the second period through another Gin strike and a double from Benjamin Jr. Chiky Ardil provided Spain\u2019s only reply, leaving the hosts trailing 5\u20132 heading into the final period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sides shared six goals equally in the third period. Chiky Ardil struck twice to complete his hat-trick, while Ramy also scored for Spain. Rodrigo, Filipe Silva and Antonio were all on target for Brazil, securing an emphatic 8\u20135 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portugal\u2019s R\u00faben Brilhante was named MVP. Spain\u2019s Pablo L\u00f3pez received the Best Goalkeeper award, while Spain\u2019s Chiky Ardil claimed the Top Goalscorer honours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Womens: <\/strong>Italy 0-5 Ukraine; Spain 5-4 Brazil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Standings
<\/strong>1. Spain
2. Brazil
3. Ukraine
4. Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men: <\/strong>Portugal 11-8 Paraguay; Spain 5-8 Brazil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Standings
<\/strong>1. Portugal
2. Brazil
3. Spain
4. Paraguay<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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