Carol Gil celebrates first Brazil call-up after championship win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 12:27 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Carol Gil received her first call-up to the Brazil women's national soccer team after winning the Brazilian Women’s A1 Championship with São Paulo. The call was unexpected, emotionally significant, and fulfilled a lifelong dream for the center-back. She replaces Thais Ferreira, who withdrew due to knee discomfort. Gil's journey in football began in her hometown of Cosmorama, leading her to a successful stint at Internacional before joining São Paulo. The Brazilian women's national team is scheduled to play Argentina on October 13 at Arena de Pernambuco.
- •Gil was called up after winning the Brazilian Women’s A1 Championship.
- •She replaces Thais Ferreira, who has a knee injury.
- •Gil's soccer journey began in Cosmorama and included time at Internacional.
- •Brazil will face Argentina on October 13 in Recife.
- 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Carol Gil on first Brazil call-up: “I’m living my dream”
"An unexpected call-up, but one that made a childhood dream come true. For Carol Gil, that was how her experience of wearing the Brazil jersey began. The day after winning the Brazilian Women’s A1 Ch...
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