Brazil Remains Undefeated at AmeriCup Thanks to Kamilla Cardoso’s Dominance
Brazil has surged to a 2–0 start at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup in Santiago, Chile, following tight victories over both Argentina and Canada. At the heart of these performances is Kamilla Cardoso, whose commanding presence in the paint continues to set the pace.
⚡ Affirms Status with Rock-Solid First Game vs. Argentina
As defending champs and headlined by WNBA stars Cardoso and Damiris Dantas, Brazil began the tournament with a statement win over Argentina. Cardoso joined the squad in Santiago following a standout rookie year with the Chicago Sky (fiba.basketball).
💥 Clincher Against Canada
In Monday’s nail-biter against Canada — one of the favorites in Group A — Cardoso posted a dominant line: 19 points, 11 rebounds, five blocks, and three steals, anchoring Brazil’s narrow win (raptorshq.com). Her all-around impact was key as Canada fielded a deep, fresh roster of collegiate and international talent.
With those two wins, Brazil tops Group A, now ahead of traditional rivals like Canada and Argentina (fiba.basketball).
🌱 Youth Movement: Ayla McDowell on the Roster
Brazil’s lineup also features rising star Ayla McDowell, a five-star freshman from South Carolina who previously played for Brazil at the 2024 U18 AmeriCup (fiba.basketball). Though she hasn’t seen court time yet, McDowell is gaining valuable experience in the senior team setup. Meanwhile, another South Carolina freshman, Joyce Edwards, represents Team USA in Group B (gamecocksonline.com).
🔜 What’s Next
Brazil remains focused on maintaining its winning momentum through the rest of group play — games against the Dominican Republic and El Salvador are up next (gamecocksonline.com). With two wins already secured, they’re well-positioned to reach the quarter-finals and defend their crown.
📊 Group A Standings So Far
- 🇧🇷 Brazil: 2–0
- 🇨🇦 Canada: 1–1 (includes recent narrow loss)
- 🇦🇷 Argentina: 1–1
- 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic & 🇸🇻 El Salvador: 0–2
Brazil’s mix of veteran WNBA talent and emerging youth — especially Kamilla Cardoso’s exceptional performance — has kept them unbeaten and firmly in control. Their run at a second straight AmeriCup title is shaping up nicely
