Chile women's national football team

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Chile women's national football team

The Chile women's national football team represents Chile in international women's football. It is administered by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile and is a member of CONMEBOL. Chile were close to qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991, 1995 and 2011 and later finally made the Finals for the first time in 2019. Chile is, along with Brazil, one of the two teams to never fail to qualify for the Copa América Femenina. Chile's friendlies are frequently played against Argentina, who is a traditional rival. The team is currently coached by José Letelier and is captained by goalkeeper Christiane Endler.

Quick Facts Nickname(s), Association ...
Chile
Nickname(s)La Roja Femenina (The Feminine Red)
AssociationFederación de Fútbol de Chile (FFCh)
ConfederationCONMEBOL (South America)
Head coachLuis Mena
CaptainYanara Aedo
Most capsYanara Aedo (106)
Top scorerFrancisca Lara (27)
Home stadiumEstadio Nacional de Chile
FIFA codeCHI
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 39 1 (6 March 2025)[1]
Highest36 (December 2019; December 2020)
Lowest54 (March 2007)
First international
 Brazil 6–1 Chile 
(Maringá, Brazil; 28 April 1991)
Biggest win
 Chile 12–0 Peru 
(Santiago, Chile; 28 May 2017)
Biggest defeat
 Argentina 8–0 Chile 
(Mar del Plata, Argentina; 12 November 2006)
World Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2019)
Best resultGroup stage (2019)
Copa América Femenina
Appearances9 (first in 1991)
Best resultRunners-up (1991, 2018)
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Chile women's national football team in 2021

As well as many South American nations, women's football is somewhat under shadow of men's football. Chile, for qualifying to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France, marked itself as the fifth nation in the CONMEBOL to have both men's and women's teams qualify for senior FIFA tournaments. Chile is one of only three Spanish-speaking countries to have won a game in the Women's World Cup.

Chile women's national football team qualified for its first Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020.

History

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Chile is one of the first participants in the Copa América Femenina, when it did in the inaugural 1991 edition, alongside Brazil and Venezuela. Chile lost 1–6 to the Brazilian hosts and won 1–0 over Venezuela, thus failed to qualify for the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup. Chile then entered an era of decline in fortunes, only winning third place in 1995 and 2010.

Following the failure to qualify for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, Chile women's team had become inactive for three years, before the team was able to return in May 2017 for a friendly against Peru, won by Chile 12–0. This marked the revival of Chile in women's football fortune, and following the 2018 Copa América Femenina as hosts, Chile rode to eventual second place with fan attendance of Chile's games nearly full, which also confirmed Chile a place in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, the first FIFA Women's World Cup in Chile's women's football history, and was seen with joys among Chilean supporters after its men's counterparts failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and accusations of discrimination based on gender toward female footballers.[2][3]

Chile was drawn into the group F of the 2019 Women's World Cup, sharing group with two very powerful women's forces, world champions United States and Sweden, alongside Southeast Asian opponent and 2015 edition debutant Thailand. Sitting in a totally too difficult group, Chile nonetheless demonstrated brave performances against Sweden and the United States but could not gain a single point, losing 0–2 to Sweden and 0–3 to the United States respectively, or scoring a single goal.[4][5] Chile's last match, however, was a crucial meeting against Thailand, whose fighting spirits were even more demoralised following two devastating losses to the United States and Sweden earlier. Chile salvaged with a historic 2–0 triumph over Thailand, but the penalty miss in late minutes by Francisca Lara saw Chile eliminated from the World Cup due to inferior goal differences with Nigeria, which later progressed.[6]

Chile then took part in the 2020 Summer Olympics thanked to beating Cameroon in the playoff, but facing stronger opponents Great Britain, Canada and hosts Japan, the Chileans could not gain even just a draw, though not without putting strong fights as Chile's losses weren't as heavy as expected.[7][8][9]

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Nicknames

The Chile women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as "La Roja Femenina (The Feminine Red)".

Home stadium

Chile plays their home matches on the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos.

Sponsors

Results and fixtures

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The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Voided/Cancelled   Fixture

2023

31 October 2023 Pan American Games Semi-finals Chile  2–1  United States Viña del Mar, Chile
20:00 UTC−3
Report
Stadium: Estadio Sausalito
Referee: Andreza Siqueira (Brazil)
3 November 2023 Pan American Games Gold medal match Mexico  1–0  Chile Valparaíso, Chile
20:00 UTC−3
Report Stadium: Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander
Referee: Milagros Arruela (Peru)
1 December Friendly Chile  1–0  Peru La Florida, Santiago, Chile
18:45 UTC−3
Report Stadium: Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Roberta Echeverría (Argentina)
5 December Friendly Chile  6–0  Peru La Cisterna, Santiago, Chile
18:00 UTC−3
Report Stadium: Estadio Municipal de La Cisterna
Referee: Laura Fortunato (Argentina)

2024

23 February Friendly Chile  5–1  Jamaica Santiago, Chile
18:30 UTC−3 Report Asher 77' (pen.) Stadium: Juan Pinto Durán Sports Complex [es]
Referee: Priscila Vásquez (Peru)
27 February Friendly Chile  1–0  Jamaica La Pintana, Santiago, Chile
19:00 UTC−3
Report Stadium: Estadio Municipal de La Pintana
Referee: Elizabeth Tintaya [es] (Peru)
29 May 2024 (2024-5-29) Friendly Guatemala  4–3  Chile Guatemala City, Guatemala
15:00 UTC−6
Report
Stadium: Estadio Cementos Progreso
1 June 2024 (2024-6-1) Friendly Guatemala  1–6  Chile Guatemala City, Guatemala
15:00 UTC−6 Report
Report (FIFA)
Stadium: Estadio Cementos Progreso
Referee: Glenda López Pérez (Guatemala)
12 July 2024 (2024-7-12) Friendly Paraguay  1–4  Chile Ypané, Paraguay
18:00 UTC−6
  • Martínez 81'
Stadium: Estadio Carfrem Ypané
15 July 2024 (2024-7-15) Friendly Paraguay  0–5  Chile Ypané, Paraguay
10:00 UTC−6 Stadium: Estadio Carfrem Ypané
25 October Friendly Ecuador  1–1  Chile Quito, Ecuador
Barahona 45' Pinilla 33'
28 October Friendly Ecuador  1–2  Chile Quito, Ecuador
Pesántez 15' Araya 54', 67'}
30 November Friendly Chile  1–0  Uruguay Valparaíso, Chile
20:00 UTC−3 Olivares 90+4' Report Stadium: Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander
Referee: Angelina Rodas Almirón (Paraguay)

2025

22 February Friendly Chile  0–3  Argentina La Florida, Chile
19:00 CLST (UTC−3) Report
Stadium: Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida
Referee: Daiane Muniz (Brazil)
25 February Friendly Chile  0–0  Argentina Macul, Chile
10:30 CLST (UTC−3) Report Stadium: Complejo Deportivo Juan Pinto Durán
Attendance: 0
Referee: Charly Straub (Brazil)
6 April Friendly Chile  v  Haiti Chile
8 April Friendly Chile  v  Haiti Chile

Head-to-head record

As of 22 February 2023
  • Counted for the FIFA A-level matches only.
More information Nations, First Played ...
Nations First Played P W D L GF GA GD Confederation
 Argentina 1995196492236−14 CONMEBOL
 Australia 20184103511−6 AFC
 Bolivia 19956501257+18 CONMEBOL
 Brazil 1991150114555−50 CONMEBOL
 Cameroon 2021211021+1 CAF
 Canada 20132101230 CONCACAF
 China 2009210112−1 AFC
 Colombia 1998142661021−11 CONMEBOL
 Costa Rica 20183210720 CONCACAF
 Denmark 2010200216−5 UEFA
 Ecuador 199564111284 CONMEBOL
 France 2017100101−1 UEFA
 Germany 2019201102−2 UEFA
 Ghana 20201100303 CAF
 Great Britain 2021100102−2 UEFA
 Haiti 2023100112−1 CONCACAF
 Hungary 1994100104−4 UEFA
 India 1994220051+4 AFC
 Italy 20113003311−8 UEFA
 Jamaica 20193102844 CONCACAF
 Japan 2010201112−1 AFC
 Kenya 2020110050+5 CAF
 Mexico 20095023215−13 CONCACAF
 Netherlands 2019100107−7 UEFA
 Northern Ireland 2020110050+5 UEFA
 Panama 2023210153+2 CONCACAF
 Paraguay 2014411267−1 CONMEBOL
 Peru 19985302214+17 CONMEBOL
 Philippines 20222110211 AFC
 Portugal 20111010000 UEFA
 Romania 2011201113−2 UEFA
 Russia 1994100102−2 UEFA
 Scotland 2013211054+1 UEFA
 Slovakia 2021100101−1 UEFA
 South Africa 2018211043+1 CAF
 Sweden 2019100102−2 UEFA
 Thailand 2019110020+2 AFC
 Trinidad and Tobago 2011110030+3 CONCACAF
 United States 20184103211−9 CONCACAF
 Uruguay 20068521147+7 CONMEBOL
 Uzbekistan 1994110050+5 AFC
 Venezuela 1991631284+4 CONMEBOL
 Wales 2011100112−1 UEFA
 Zambia 2020100112−1 CAF
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Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

More information Position, Name ...
Position Name Ref.
Head coach Chile Luis Mena
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Manager history

As of 15 December 2020

More information Name, Period ...
Name Period Matches Wins Draws Losses Winning % Notes
Chile José Letelier 2015–2023 0 0 0 0 00.0%
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Players

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Current squad

The following players have been called up for the friendly matches against Argentina on 22 and 25 February 2025.[10]

Caps and goals as of 25 February 2025, after the match against  Argentina.

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No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Antonia Canales (2002-10-16) 16 October 2002 (age 22) 12 0 Spain Valencia
12 1GK Ryann Torrero (1990-09-01) 1 September 1990 (age 34) 8 0 Chile Colo-Colo

2 2DF Michelle Acevedo (2002-04-04) 4 April 2002 (age 22) 18 2 Chile Colo-Colo
3 2DF Su Helen Galaz (1991-05-27) 27 May 1991 (age 33) 32 0 Chile Universidad de Chile
4 2DF Francisca Lara (1990-07-29) 29 July 1990 (age 34) 93 27 Spain Deportivo ABANCA
5 2DF Nayadet Opazo (1994-08-05) 5 August 1994 (age 30) 30 0 Spain Alavés Gloriosas
13 2DF Anaís Cifuentes (2005-01-01) 1 January 2005 (age 20) 7 1 Chile Colo-Colo
14 2DF Karen Fuentes (2004-08-03) 3 August 2004 (age 20) 9 0 Chile Universidad de Chile
17 2DF Fernanda Pinilla (1993-11-06) 6 November 1993 (age 31) 47 2 Mexico León
18 2DF Camila Sáez (1994-10-17) 17 October 1994 (age 30) 101 11 England West Ham United
22 2DF Rosario Balmaceda (1999-03-23) 23 March 1999 (age 25) 45 0 Chile Colo-Colo

6 3MF Yastin Jiménez (2000-10-17) 17 October 2000 (age 24) 40 4 Chile Colo-Colo
8 3MF Millaray Cortés (2004-06-30) 30 June 2004 (age 20) 14 2 Spain Sevilla
10 3MF Yanara Aedo (captain) (1993-08-05) 5 August 1993 (age 31) 107 18 Chile Colo-Colo
11 3MF Yessenia López (1990-10-20) 20 October 1990 (age 34) 78 10 Chile Colo-Colo
16 3MF Gisela Pino (1992-09-01) 1 September 1992 (age 32) 13 0 Peru Universitario [es]

7 4FW Yenny Acuña (1997-05-18) 18 May 1997 (age 27) 43 9 Chile Colo-Colo
9 4FW María José Urrutia (1993-12-17) 17 December 1993 (age 31) 56 7 Chile Colo-Colo
15 4FW Fernanda Araya (1994-10-12) 12 October 1994 (age 30) 22 9 Ecuador Dragonas IDV [es]
19 4FW Vaitiare Pardo (2007-08-20) 20 August 2007 (age 17) 2 0 Chile Universidad Católica [es]
20 4FW Sonya Keefe (2003-04-11) 11 April 2003 (age 21) 11 1 Spain DUX Logroño
21 4FW Mary Valencia (2003-02-08) 8 February 2003 (age 22) 8 1 Chile Colo-Colo
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Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up in the last 12 months.

More information Pos., Player ...
Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Gabriela Bórquez (1998-12-27) 27 December 1998 (age 26) 0 0 Peru Universitario [es] v.  Paraguay, 15 July 2024

DF Claudia Salfate (2003-08-06) 6 August 2003 (age 21) 7 0 Chile Coquimbo Unido [es] v.  Uruguay, 4 December 2024
DF Catalina Figueroa (2005-01-28) 28 January 2005 (age 20) 4 0 Chile Universidad Católica [es] v.  Uruguay, 4 December 2024
DF Gali Espinoza (2003-11-27) 27 November 2003 (age 21) 0 0 Chile Universidad Católica [es] v.  Ecuador, 25 October 2024 INJ
DF Fernanda Ramírez (1992-08-30) 30 August 1992 (age 32) 16 0 Chile Universidad Católica [es] v.  Paraguay, 15 July 2024

MF Anaís Álvarez (2007-07-04) 4 July 2007 (age 17) 4 0 Chile Colo-Colo v.  Uruguay, 4 December 2024
MF Ámbar Figueroa (2007-10-24) 24 October 2007 (age 17) 3 0 Chile Universidad Católica [es] v.  Ecuador, 25 October 2024 INJ
MF Llanka Groff (2002-11-05) 5 November 2002 (age 22) 4 0 Chile Universidad de Chile v.  Paraguay, 15 July 2024
MF Karen Araya (1990-10-16) 16 October 1990 (age 34) 99 19 Spain Madrid CFF v.  Guatemala, 29 May 2024
MF Javiera Paillán (2000-12-27) 27 December 2000 (age 24) 1 0 Chile Palestino [es] v.  Guatemala, 29 May 2024

FW Isidora Olave (2002-04-23) 23 April 2002 (age 22) 15 3 Mexico Atlético San Luis v.  Uruguay, 4 December 2024
FW Javiera Grez (2000-07-11) 11 July 2000 (age 24) 39 2 Chile Colo-Colo v.  Ecuador, 28 October 2024
FW Valentina Fuentes (1996-01-14) 14 January 1996 (age 29) 1 0 Chile Iquique [es] v.  Ecuador, 28 October 2024
FW Pamela Cabezas (2007-07-10) 10 July 2007 (age 17) 0 0 Chile Universidad Católica [es] v.  Ecuador, 28 October 2024
FW Franchesca Caniguán (1999-11-15) 15 November 1999 (age 25) 12 2 Chile Universidad de Chile v.  Paraguay, 15 July 2024
FW Kathalina Guerrero (2002-11-04) 4 November 2002 (age 22) 6 0 Chile Iquique [es] v.  Paraguay, 15 July 2024
FW Daniela Zamora (1990-11-13) 13 November 1990 (age 34) 77 10 Chile Universidad de Chile v.  Guatemala, 29 May 2024

  • INJ Withdrew from the squad due to injury
  • PRE Preliminary squad
  • RET Retired from National Team
  • SUS Withdrew from the squad due to suspension
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Notable players

Captains

Previous squads

FIFA Women's World Cup
CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina

Records

As of 19 March 2021
Players in bold are still active, at least at club level.
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Honours

Continental

Regional

Other tournaments

Youth teams

Under-15

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

More information FIFA Women's World Cup record, Year ...
FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA GD
China 1991Did not qualify
Sweden 1995
United States 1999
United States 2003
China 2007
Germany 2011
Canada 2015
France 2019Group stage310225−3
Australia New Zealand 2023Did not qualify
Brazil 2027To be determined
Total1/10310225−3
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More information FIFA Women's World Cup history, Year ...
FIFA Women's World Cup history
YearRoundDateOpponentResultStadium
France 2019 Group stage11 June SwedenL 0–2Roazhon Park, Rennes
16 June United StatesL 0–3Parc des Princes, Paris
20 June ThailandW 2–0Roazhon Park, Rennes
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Olympic Games

More information Summer Olympics record, Year ...
Summer Olympics record
Year Result Position Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
United States 1996Did not qualify
Australia 2000
Greece 2004
China 2008
United Kingdom 2012
Brazil 2016
Japan 2020Group stage11th300315
France 2024Did not qualify
Total1/8300315
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More information Summer Olympics history, Year ...
Summer Olympics history
YearRoundDateOpponentResultStadium
Japan 2020 Group stage21 July Great Britain0–2Sapporo Dome, Sapporo
24 July Canada1–2Sapporo Dome, Sapporo
27 July Japan0–1Miyagi Stadium, Rifu
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CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina

More information CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina record, Year ...
CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina record
Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
Brazil 1991Runners-up210126
Brazil 1995Third place4112149
Argentina 1998Group stage4103613
PeruArgentinaEcuador 2003200229
Argentina 20064103513
Ecuador 2010Third place7322118
Ecuador 2014Group stage420265
Chile 2018Runners-up7331135
Colombia 2022Fifth place5212109
Ecuador 2025TBD
Total10/1039147186977
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Pan American Games

More information Pan American Games record, Year ...
Pan American Games record
Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
Canada 1999Did not qualify
Dominican Republic 2003
Brazil 2007
Mexico 2011Group stage311131
Canada 2015Did not qualify
Peru 2019
Chile 2023Qualified as host
Colombia 2027To be determined
Total2/7311131
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South American Games

More information South American Games record, Year ...
South American Games record
Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
Chile 2014 Silver Medal421142
Bolivia 2018 to present U-20 Tournament
TotalSilver Medal421142
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