ROATÁN, Honduras, July 8, 2026. – For the first time in its history, the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour will make its way to the spectacular beaches of Roatán, Honduras, where the seventh stop of the 2026 circuit will be held from July 10 to 12. The iconic Tabyana Beach in West Bay will host the […]
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USA, Canada Open Final VNL Week with Wins; Dominican Republic’s Gaila Reaches 1,000 VNL Points
July 8, 2026. – The United States and Canada opened the final week of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Women’s Preliminary Phase with important victories in Japan and China, respectively. Meanwhile, Dominican Republic opposite Gaila González reached the 1,000-point milestone in VNL history, and despite a five-set loss, the Caribbean side earned a valuable point […]
USA Opens U21 Pan American Cup with Straight-Set Victory over Venezuela
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7, 2026. – Defending champion United States opened its quest for a fourth consecutive title with a convincing 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-15) victory over Venezuela in Pool A on the opening day of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Americans controlled the […]
Canada Outlasts Mexico in Thrilling Pool A Match at U21 Pan American Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7, 2026. – Canada battled back from a 2-1 deficit in sets to defeat Mexico in a thrilling five-set battle, 3-2 (25-19, 18-25, 21-25, 25-23, 18-16), in Pool A action on opening day of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. After taking the […]
Costa Rica Defeats U.S. Virgin Islands in Pool B of the U21 Pan American Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7, 2026. – Costa Rica opened its Pool B campaign at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a straight-set victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands, 3-0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-22), on Tuesday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Costa Rica controlled the match from the opening set, dominating in […]
Dominican Republic Sweeps Belize to Open Pool B at U21 Pan Am Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7, 2026. – The Dominican Republic opened Pool B of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a straight-set victory over Belize, 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-21), on Tuesday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Dominicans controlled the match offensively, leading Belize in attacks (46-24). Belize finished with a […]
NORCECA Mourns the Passing of Venezuela’s Willner Rivas
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 6, 2026. – The NORCECA Volleyball Confederation and its President, Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, express their deepest sorrow following the tragic passing of Venezuelan national team captain Willner Rivas, his wife, Mariángel Pérez, and their son, Theo in the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela. Rivas was one of the most respected […]
Japan Volleyball Association visits Volleyball House as a historic partnership moves forward
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, July 6, 2026.- The FIVB warmly welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) to Volleyball House last week – the first visit by the JVA since the new FIVB leadership was elected, and a powerful signal of the ever-deepening partnership between the two organisations. The delegation was led by JVA […]
Costa Rica to Host the Third AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 6, 2026.– From July 12 to 16, the National Gymnasium in San José, Costa Rica, will host the third edition of the AFECAVOL Central American Men’s Final Four Championship. The competition will bring together the top four teams from the 12th Central American Games: Costa Rica, champion of the event; Nicaragua, […]
Coaches talk about their teams ahead of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 6, 2026 – A total of eight national teams completed the preliminary inspection and credentialing process on Monday ahead of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup, which will take place from July 7 to 12 at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The United States enters the tournament seeking its […]
USA Wins Women’s Gold, Adds Two Silvers at Gstaad Elite
GSTAAD, Switzerland, July 5, 2026. – The United States earned three medals at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Gstaad Elite, highlighted by Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher’s third consecutive women’s title, while Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft claimed silver in the all-American final and Trevor Crabb and Chase Budinger secured silver in the men’s […]
ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship Set for Frigate Bay, St. Kitts
FRIGATE BAY, St. Kitts, July 5, 2026. – The St. Kitts Amateur Volleyball Association (SKAVA), in collaboration with the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) and the NORCECA Volleyball Confederation, will host the 2026 ECVA U20 Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship from July 10–12 on the sands of Frigate Bay. The zonal championship will bring […]
Kamila Morales Named MVP of the AFECAVOL U17 Central American Championship
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 4, 2026. – Guatemala’s Kamila Morales was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Volleyball Championship after leading her country to its first-ever title in the category. Morales was one of the tournament’s most consistent performers. She scored 25 points against Belize during the pool […]
Guatemala Claims AFECAVOL U17 Gold After Epic Five-Set Battle
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 4, 2026. – Guatemala captured the gold medal at the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Volleyball Championship after defeating host Honduras in a thrilling five-set final, 3-2 (29-27, 16-25, 25-20, 22-25, 20-18), in a match that remained undecided until the very last point. In front of a packed crowd at Jorge […]
Costa Rica Rallies from Two Sets Down to Claim AFECAVOL U17 Bronze
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 4, 2026. – Costa Rica staged a remarkable comeback after dropping the first two sets to defeat Belize 3-2 (22-25, 25-27, 25-19, 25-21, 15-13) and capture the bronze medal at the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Volleyball Championship. Belize set the tone early by edging a closely contested opening set. In […]
Honduras Reaches AFECAVOL U17 Final with Comeback Victory over Costa Rica
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 3, 2026. – Backed by a passionate home crowd, Honduras staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Costa Rica 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 21-25, 25-20, 15-12) and advance to the final of the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Championship in a thrilling match highlighted by an intense serving battle that produced 41 aces […]
Guatemala Rallies Past Belize to Reach AFECAVOL U17 Final
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 3, 2026. – Guatemala rallied from one set down to defeat Belize 3-1 (19-25, 25-17, 25-20, 25-17) and advance to the final of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship. Guatemala, the undefeated winner of Pool A, will face the winner of the semifinal between Honduras and Costa Rica for […]
Nicaragua Finishes Fifth with Straight-Set Win over El Salvador at AFECAVOL U17
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 3, 2026. – Nicaragua closed its campaign at the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Volleyball Championship with a straight-set 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-18) victory over El Salvador to secure fifth place in the tournament. Nicaragua held a clear advantage in attacks (35-19) and service points (10-5). El Salvador scored the only […]
USA Aims for Fourth Consecutive Title at Women’s U21 Pan American Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 3, 2026. – The 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup is set to take place from July 7 to 12 at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio, where eight national teams will compete for the continental title. The participating teams are divided into two pools. Pool A features Canada, Mexico, the […]
Belize Completes U17 Semifinal Lineup with Win over El Salvador
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 2, 2026. – Belize completed the semifinal lineup of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship by defeating El Salvador 3-0 (25-9, 25-14, 25-15) in the final quarterfinal match. With the victory, Belize advanced to face Pool A winner Guatemala in the semifinals, while Pool B winner Honduras will take […]
Costa Rica Defeats Nicaragua to Advance to Semifinals
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 2, 2026. – Costa Rica secured its place in the semifinals of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-20) victory over Nicaragua in the first quarterfinal match. Costa Rica will learn its semifinal opponent following the match between Belize and El Salvador, which will […]
Belize Defeats Nicaragua to Secure Second Place in AFECAVOL U17 Pool B
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 1, 2026. – Belize secured second place in Pool B of the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Championship with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-19) victory over Nicaragua in the final day of pool play. With the result, Belize will face El Salvador, the third-place team from Pool A, in Thursday’s quarterfinals. […]
Guatemala Tops Costa Rica to Advance to AFECAVOL U17 Semifinals
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 1, 2026. – Guatemala secured first place in Pool A and a direct berth to the semifinals of the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Championship with a 3-0 (25-12, 25-22, 26-24) victory over Costa Rica, completing a remarkable nine-point comeback in the third set to finish the pool stage undefeated without […]
FIVB and ITTF leadership meet to explore deeper collaboration as Olympic visions align
June 30, 2026.- Two Olympic sports were united at Volleyball House on Olympic Day, as leaders of the FIVB and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) met to discuss potential areas of collaboration, continuing a dialogue between two of the world’s most popular Olympic sports. The FIVB delegation, led by President Fabio Azevedo, sat down with ITTF leadership […]
Honduras Reaches AFECAVOL U17 Semifinals by Defeating Nicaragua
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 30, 2026. – Honduras defeated Nicaragua 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-12) to secure first place in Pool B and a direct berth to the semifinals of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship at Jorge Galeano Volleyball Gymnasium in the Simón Azcona Sports Complex. The hosts completed the pool stage with […]
Costa Rica Opens U17 Central American Championship with Victory over El Salvador
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 30, 2026. – Costa Rica opened the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship with a 3-1 (25-14, 22-25, 25-16, 25-15) victory over El Salvador in Pool A at Jorge Galeano Volleyball Gymnasium in the Simón Azcona Sports Complex. With the win, Costa Rica will face Guatemala on Wednesday, July 1, […]
Honduras Opens AFECAVOL U17 Championship with Dramatic Victory over Belize
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 29, 2026. – Backed by a packed crowd at Jorge Galeano Volleyball Gymnasium, Honduras earned a dramatic 3-2 (25-22, 14-25, 25-9, 20-25, 15-13) victory over Belize in Pool B on the opening day of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship. After edging a closely contested opening set, the hosts […]
Guatemala Defeats El Salvador in Straight Sets to Open AFECAVOL U17 Championship
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 29, 2026. – Guatemala opened its campaign with a convincing 3-0 (25-19, 25-11, 25-12) victory over El Salvador on the opening day of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship. Serving was one of Guatemala’s biggest weapons, as the team recorded 15 service points, including five by Angie Villatoro and […]
United States Return to Winning Ways, Canada and Cuba Fall in Week Two Finale
June 28, 2027.- The United States returned to its winning ways with a victory over Serbia, while Canada suffered its fifth five-set loss of the season and Cuba completed the second week of the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) without a win. The VNL will now take a one-week break before resuming on July […]
Coaches Highlight Importance of AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Championship
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 28, 2026. – The II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Championship officially got underway in Tegucigalpa with the preliminary inspection and registration process, during which participating teams completed their documentation and confirmed their entries for the tournament. The championship features six countries divided into two pools, introducing a new competition format for […]
USA’s MVP Kyler Wade Headlines Men’s U21 Pan American Cup Individual Awards
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 28, 2026. – United States opposite hitter and team captain Kyler Wade was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup after leading his team to an undefeated run and a second consecutive tournament title on Sunday at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala […]
United States Claims Back-to-Back Men’s U21 Pan American Cup Titles
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 28, 2026. – The United States captured its second consecutive Men’s U21 Pan American Cup title after defeating Canada in straight sets 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-14) in the gold medal match played at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. The Americans completed a perfect 5-0 tournament to win their second […]
Costa Rica Makes History with Its First Bronze Medal at the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 28, 2026. – Costa Rica made history by claiming its first-ever bronze medal at the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, defeating Mexico 3-1 (25-23, 16-25, 25-21, 25-19) in the bronze medal match at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. With the victory, Costa Rica finished the tournament with a […]
Venezuela Takes Fifth Place at the U21 Pan American Cup
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 28, 2026. – Venezuela defeated the Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-21, 27-29, 25-22, 26-24) to claim fifth place at the U21 Pan American Cup, held at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. Venezuela closed the tournament with its second victory over the Dominican Republic, having also defeated the Caribbean side […]
Guatemala Finishes Seventh at the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 28, 2026. – Guatemala closed its campaign at the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-13, 25-16) victory over Nicaragua to finish in seventh place at the tournament, held at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. Guatemala controlled the match with advantages of 31-22 in kills, […]
Canada Survives Five-Set Battle with Mexico to Advance to U21 Pan Am Cup Final
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 27, 2026. – Canada survived an intense five-set battle to defeat Mexico 3-2 (22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 30-32, 15-10) and advance to the final of the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, to be played this Sunday at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. The final will once again feature Canada and defending […]
USA Wins Semifinal, One Win Away from Back-to-Back U21 Pan American Cup Titles
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 27, 2026. – The United States defeated Costa Rica in straight sets 3-0 (25-14, 27-25, 25-18) to advance to the final of the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, where it will seek its second consecutive title on Sunday at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. It will be the United States’ third […]
Venezuela Sets Up Fifth-Place Match with Dominican Republic
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 27, 2026. – Venezuela rallied from one set down to defeat Nicaragua 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-16) and secure a place in the fifth-place match at the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, being held at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. Venezuela will face the Dominican Republic for fifth […]
Dominican Republic Defeats Guatemala to Play for Fifth-Place Match
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 27, 2026. – The Dominican Republic defeated host Guatemala in straight sets 3-0 (25-23, 27-25, 25-23) to earn a place in the fifth-place match at the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, being held at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. The Dominican Republic will face the winner between Venezuela […]
Tough Losses for USA and Canada in Men’s VNL
June 27, 2026.- The United States, playing in France, and Canada, competing in Slovenia, suffered tough defeats against Japan and Bulgaria, respectively, in the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League. United States Squanders Two Leads, Falls to Japan Men’s VNL leaders Japan rallied twice to defeat the United States 3-2 (18-25, 25-21, 20-25, 25-22, 15-13), preserving […]
Costa Rica Advances to Semifinals After Thrilling Five-Set Victory over Venezuela
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 26, 2026. – Costa Rica staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Venezuela 3-2 (25-17, 25-27, 18-25, 25-20, 15-10) and secure its place in the semifinals of the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. With the victory, Costa Rica will face defending champion United States […]
Mexico Advances to U21 Pan American Cup Semifinals with Victory over Guatemala
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 26, 2026. – Mexico defeated Guatemala in straight sets 3-0 (25-23, 25-13, 25-22) in the quarterfinals of the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup to secure its place in the semifinals, joining the United States and Canada, who had already advanced as pool winners. The semifinal matchups, scheduled for Saturday, will be […]
Canada and Cuba Suffer Defeats in Men’s VNL
June 26, 2026.- Canada suffered its second loss in week two of the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Slovenia, while Cuba, competing in France, further complicated its campaign after dropping its seventh consecutive match of the season. Canada Falls to Ukraine Despite showing strong stretches of play, Canada fell 1-3 (19-25, 23-25, 25-18, […]
Honduras to Host the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Championship
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 26, 2026. – The second edition of the AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Championship will take place from June 29 to July 4 at Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, bringing together six national teams from across the region to compete for the Central American title. The participating teams have been divided […]
Canada Tops Pool B and Advances Directly to Semifinals
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 25, 2026. – Canada secured first place in Pool B and a direct berth to the semifinals of the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup after defeating host Guatemala 3-0 (25-21, 25-13, 26-24) on Thursday at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. With the victory, Canada completed the pool stage undefeated and advanced […]
Costa Rica Secures Quarterfinal Berth at Men’s U21 Pan American Cup
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 25, 2026. – Costa Rica secured its place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup with a commanding 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-20) victory over Nicaragua on Thursday at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. With a 2-1 record, Costa Rica advanced to the knockout stage and […]
United States Defeats Mexico, Advances Directly to the U21 Pan Am Cup Semifinals
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 25, 2026. – The United States secured first place in Pool A and a direct berth in the semifinals of the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup with a straight-set 3-0 (25-23, 25-15, 25-20) victory over Mexico on the third day of competition at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. […]
Fifth Victory for the United States, Cuba Falls to France
June 25, 2026.- The United States claimed its fifth victory of the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) by defeating Iran in straight sets, while Cuba remained winless after falling to France in a five-set thriller. United States Defeats Iran for Fifth Victory The United States swept Iran 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 31-29) to earn its […]
Venezuela Earns First Win and Advances to the Next Round of Men’s U21 Pan American Cup
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 25, 2026. – Venezuela claimed its first victory at the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, defeating the Dominican Republic in straight sets 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-21) to secure third place in Pool A and advance to the quarterfinals, where it will face the second-place team from Pool B. On behalf […]
World Volleyball Day Grand Prize: An All-Inclusive 7 Day Trip To An FIVB Event of Your Choice
June 25, 2026.- As the countdown to World Volleyball Day on 7 July continues, the celebrations ramp up today with the opening of the campaign’s biggest prize yet – a seven-day trip to a 2026 Volleyball Nations League Finals, or another 2026 FIVB Volleyball or Beach Volleyball event of your choice*. It’s the final chapter in a giveaway series that has put prizes into the […]
Guatemala Levels Its Record at the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 24, 2026. – Guatemala earned its first victory at the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup by defeating Nicaragua in straight sets, 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-20), leveling its Pool B record at 1-1 at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. Guatemala will face the only unbeaten team in the pool, Canada (2-0), on […]
Canada Outlasts Costa Rica in Five Sets to Remain Unbeaten
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 24, 2026. – Canada had to dig deep to remain unbeaten in Pool B of the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, defeating Costa Rica in a thrilling five-set battle, 3-2 (22-25, 25-22, 25-18, 22-25, 15-11), at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. On the final day of pool play, […]
Mexico Moves to 2-0 at Men’s U21 Pan American Cup
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 24, 2026. – Mexico earned its second consecutive victory at the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup by defeating the Dominican Republic in straight sets, 3-0 (25-12, 25-23, 25-18), at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. With both teams unbeaten, Mexico and the United States will meet in the final […]
United States Tops Cuba, Canada Falls on Opening Day of Men’s VNL Week Two
June 24, 2026. – The United States opened Week Two of the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League with a victory over Cuba, while Canada dropped its opening match to Slovenia. United States Defeats Cuba Playing in Orléans, France, in Pool 4, the United States defeated Cuba 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-19). The victory moves the Americans […]
United States Maintains Perfect Record in Men’s U21 Pan American Cup
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 24, 2026. – Defending champions United States maintained their perfect record at the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup with a 3-1 (22-25, 25-12, 25-15, 25-19) victory over Venezuela in their second Pool A match at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. With the win, the Americans improved to 2-0 […]
Costa Rica Starts U21 Pan American Cup with Victory over Host Guatemala
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 23, 2026. – Costa Rica defeated host Guatemala 3-0 (25-16, 25-12, 25-14) to open its campaign with a victory at the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup being held at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. The match was the second contest of Pool B. On Wednesday, Costa Rica (1-0) will face […]
Canada Dominates Nicaragua in Men’s U21 Pan American Cup Opener
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 23, 2026. – Canada opened its Men’s U21 Pan American Cup campaign with a dominant 3-0 (25-12, 25-15, 25-15) victory over Nicaragua in Pool B, at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. Canada dominated the match statistics, outscoring Nicaragua in attacks (34-16), blocks (11-5), and service aces (8-0). Both teams […]
Defending Champion USA Opens U21 Pan American Cup with Dominant Victory
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 23, 2026. – The United States opened the defense of its title with a commanding 3-0 (25-13, 25-9, 25-21) victory over the Dominican Republic in the opening day of the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup. With the win, the United States improved to 1-0 and will face Mexico (1-0) on the […]
Mexico Opens Men’s U21 Pan American Cup with Victory over Venezuela
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 23, 2026. – Mexico opened its campaign at the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup with a straight-set victory over Venezuela, winning 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-19) in the opening match of Pool A at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. Mexico held a 45-32 advantage in attacks and edged Venezuela […]
Coaches Share Expectations Ahead of Men’s U21 Pan American Cup
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 22, 2026. – The coaches of the eight teams participating in the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup shared their expectations on the eve of competition, highlighting the tournament as an important opportunity to evaluate emerging talent, strengthen team development, and continue preparation for future international events. The tournament will take […]
Americans Shaffer and Bowman Strike Gold in Juan Dolio
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 21, 2026. – The United States duo of Michelle Shaffer and Paloma Bowman captured the women’s gold medal at the sixth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, defeating Canada’s Katarina Pantovic and Marilou Couture in straight sets 2-0 (21-14, 21-8) on Sunday at Juan Dolio Beach. The title […]
Mexicans Lares and Ayala Capture Fourth Gold Medal of 2026 NORCECA Tour
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 21, 2026. – Mexico’s Inés Antonio Lares and Carlos Andrés Ayala continued their dominance on the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, claiming their fourth gold medal of the season with a hard-fought 2-1 (21-18, 17-21, 15-9) victory over Americans Lev Priima and Diego Pérez in the men’s final of the […]
USA and Canada Close Week Two of the Women’s VNL with Victories
June 21, 2026.- The United States and Canada wrapped up the second week of the 2026 Women’s Volleyball Nations League with victories over Serbia and Poland, respectively. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic fell in five sets to Czechia. United States Defeats Serbia in Four Sets The United States concluded its second week of VNL action with […]
Canada Sends Two Teams to Women’s Semifinals in Juan Dolio, Joined by USA and Puerto Rico
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 20, 2026. – Canada emerged as the standout nation in the women’s competition at the sixth stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, advancing both of its teams to the semifinals on Saturday at Juan Dolio Beach. The semifinal lineup is completed by teams from the United States and […]
USA, Canada, Cuba and Mexico Advance to Men’s Semifinals in Juan Dolio
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 20, 2026. – Teams from the United States, Canada, Cuba and Mexico secured places in the men’s semifinals of the sixth stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour on Saturday at Juan Dolio Beach. The first semifinal will feature the United States and Canada after both teams knocked out […]
Shocker! Dominican Republic Stuns Unbeaten Japan, USA Upsets Italy; Canada Falls
June 20, 2026.- In what could be considered the biggest surprise of the 2026 Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) so far, the Dominican Republic earned its first victory of the season by defeating Japan, handing the Asian squad its first loss since the start of the competition. The Caribbean Queens secured a four-set victory over […]
Men’s U21 Pan American Cup Set for Action in Guatemala City
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 20, 2026. – The future stars of the Americas will take center stage at the 2026 NORCECA Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, scheduled from June 23 to 28 at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Eight teams will compete for the title in one of NORCECA’s premier age group […]
Five Women’s Teams Remain Undefeated on Day 1 of Juan Dolio Tour
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 19, 2026. – Teams from Cuba, the United States, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica completed the opening day of the sixth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Juan Dolio with unbeaten records. In Pool A, Cuba’s Kailín Garrido and Maykelin Drik dominated their two matches, defeating […]
Four men’s pairs start undefeated in Juan Dolio
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 19, 2026. – Four men’s pairs representing the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Cuba, and Costa Rica remained undefeated at the start of the sixth stop of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, being held on the sand courts installed on Juan Dolio beach. In Group A, the Dominican pair Hayerling De […]
Kiera Van Ryk Reaches the 1,000-Point Mark in the VNL
June 19, 2026.- Kiera Van Ryk reached the 1,000-point milestone in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Friday, helping Canada secure its fourth victory of the season, while the Dominican Republic fell to Serbia and further complicated its position in the tournament standings. Canadian Kiera Van Ryk Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone in VNL Victory Over […]
Juan Dolio to host NORCECA Continental Tour sixth Stop
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 18, 2026 – The sixth stop of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour lands in the Dominican Republic, where matches will be played throughout the weekend on the sand courts set up on the beautiful beach of Juan Dolio. A total of 16 men’s and 15 women’s teams completed preliminary […]
NORCECA Press Commission Highlights Progress and New Initiatives
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 18, 2026. – The NORCECA Press and Mass Media Commission held its annual virtual meeting with the participation of its members, led by NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, who acknowledged the significant progress achieved in communications, media coverage, and digital promotion over the past year. During the meeting, a detailed […]
USA Defeat Czechia in Dominant Fashion at the Women’s VNL
June 18, 2026-. The United States improved its record to 5-1 in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a commanding 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-16) victory over Czechia on Thursday in Pasig City, Philippines. It was the second meeting between the two teams in VNL competition after Czechia, making its tournament debut, defeated the United […]
FIVB welcomes long-standing partners KIIT and KISS to Volleyball House
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 18, 2026.- The FIVB welcomed representatives of India’s Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) – their Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta and Director Dr Varun Suthra, to Volleyball House last week. The meeting was the latest step in a partnership that continues to drive the growth […]
Canada and United States Open Week Two of Women’s VNL with Victories
June 17, 2026. – Canada rallied from one set down to defeat the Netherlands in the opening match of Pool 6 in Bangkok, Thailand, while the United States opened Week Two of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League with a victory over the Dominican Republic in Pool 5 in Pasig City, Philippines. Excellent Victory for Canada […]
USA Lose Unbeaten Record, Canada Drops Third Five-Set Match, Cuba Falls to China
June 14, 2026.- The United States could not overcome Italy and lost its unbeaten record in five sets, while Canada was involved in another heart-stopping match and ended up losing to Türkiye in its third five-set defeat of the tournament, having previously lost in five sets to the United States and Germany. Cuba finished the […]
Jair Santiago Named MVP of the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Final Four
LEÓN, Guanajuato, Mexico, June 14, 2026. – Puerto Rico’s Jair Santiago, a key figure in his team’s third consecutive championship, was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Final Four, headlining the tournament’s individual awards. Puerto Rico, which completed a perfect campaign to successfully defend the titles they won in 2024 […]
Puerto Rico Claims Third Straight NORCECA Men’s Final Four Title
LEÓN, Guanajuato, Mexico, June 14, 2026. – Defending champion Puerto Rico captured its third consecutive NORCECA Men’s Final Four title by defeating host Mexico in straight sets, 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-23), in the tournament’s closing day at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The Puerto Rican squad completed a perfect campaign to earn […]
Guatemala Stages Reverse Sweep to Win Historic Bronze at the NORCECA Men’s Final Four
LEÓN, Guanajuato, Mexico, June 14, 2026. – Guatemala staged a spectacular comeback to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 (27-29, 19-25, 30-28, 25-22, 15-11) and capture a historic bronze medal at the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Final Four, held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The Guatemalan squad reached the podium of the NORCECA […]
Mexico Completes Reverse Sweep to Face Puerto Rico Again for the NORCECA Men’s Final Four Title
LEÓN, Guanajuato, Mexico, June 13, 2026.- Mexico rallied from two sets down to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 (21-25, 24-26, 26-24, 25-18, 15-11), completing a dramatic reverse sweep to earn a place in the championship match of the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Final Four at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The victory sends […]
Puerto Rico Stays Unbeaten to Move Closer to NORCECA Men’s Final Four Title Defense
LEÓN, Guanajuato, Mexico, June 13, 2026.- Defending champion Puerto Rico remained unbeaten at the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Final Four after defeating Guatemala in straight sets, 3-0 (25-16, 25-23, 25-21), at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The victory kept Puerto Rico on course to successfully defend their title, while Guatemala battled throughout the […]
USA Completes Reverse Sweep Against Canada, Cuba Lets Lead Slip Away
June 13, 2026.- In Pool 1 of the Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Ottawa, the United States completed a dramatic reverse sweep against Canada to claim a thrilling five-set victory, while in Pool 3 in China, Cuba let its lead slip away and fell to Slovenia. United States Rallies to Defeat Canada in Five […]
United States Earns Second Victory, Cuba Falls for the Second Time
June 12, 2026.- The United States secured its second victory of the opening week of the Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Pool 1, in Ottawa, Canada, while Cuba suffered its second defeat in Pool 3, taking place in Linyi, China. USA Wins Its Second Match in the Men’s VNL The United States had no […]
Host Mexico Survives Guatemala’s Pressure in Men’s Final Four Debut
LEÓN, Guanajuato, Mexico, June 12, 2026. – Host Mexico withstood a determined challenge from Guatemala to open the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Final Four with a hard-fought 3-1 victory (25-17, 25-20, 22-25, 30-28) on Friday at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. Backed by an enthusiastic home crowd, Mexico appeared in control after taking […]
Puerto Rico Outlasts Dominican Republic in Five-Set Men’s Final Four Thriller
LEÓN, Guanajuato, Mexico, June 12, 2026. – Defending two-time champion Puerto Rico overcame a determined comeback by Dominican Republic to claim a thrilling 3-2 victory (25-21, 25-22, 23-25, 18-25, 15-11) in the opening match of the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Final Four at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The three-day tournament brings together […]
Canada Earns Its First Victory in the 2026 Men’s VNL
June 11, 2026.- Canada earned its first victory in Pool 1 during the opening week of the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL), being held in Ottawa, Canada. The Canadians defeated France 3-1 (25-20, 25-18, 21-25, 27-25), improving their record to one win and one loss and moving into fifth place in the overall standings. […]
NORCECA Men’s Final Four Coaches Ready for the Season’s First Challenge
LEÓN, Guanajuato, Mexico, June 11, 2026.- The coaches of the four participating teams agreed that the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Final Four represents an important starting point for their respective programs, serving as the first international event of the season and a tournament that awards valuable continental and world ranking points. The competition will be held […]
USA Opens Men’s VNL with a Win; Canada and Cuba Drop Their Openers
June 10, 2026.- The Men’s VNL kicked off the first of its three weeks of competition with a United States victory in Pool 1. At the same venue in Ottawa, Canada, the host team was unable to open with a win, while Cuba also dropped its opening match in Pool 3, being held in Linyi, […]
Cuba’s resurgence gathers pace for VNL 2026
June 9, 2026.- Cuba’s road to the 2026 Volleyball Nations League comes with newfound momentum. After several seasons spent rebuilding their men’s national team programme, the Caribbean side is beginning to show signs of a genuine resurgence, combining the emergence of a new generation of players with support through the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment programme. Cuba received approximately USD 35,000 […]
Domo de la Feria in León Ready to Host the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Final Four
LEÓN, Guanajuato, Mexico, June 9, 2026. – The city of León is set to welcome the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Final Four, one of the Confederation’s premier annual events, bringing together four national teams from June 12 to 14 at the Domo de la Feria. Host nation Mexico will be joined by defending two-time champion Puerto […]
Mexico’s Sofía Maldonado Named Most Valuable Player of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four
PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 7, 2026 – Mexico’s Sofía Maldonado, a key figure in the championship match, was selected as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four, held from June 5 to 7 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The Women’s Final Four not only delivered excitement on the court but also […]
Mexico Rallies in Ponce to Dethrone Puerto Rico and Capture the 2026 Final Four Gold
PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 7, 2026. – Mexico delivered a stunning comeback to claim the gold medal at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four 2, held June 5–7 at the Salvador Dijols Coliseum. In a dramatic fifth set, Mexico surged from behind to defeat host nation Puerto Rico, sealing a victory that electrified the arena […]
USA Closes VNL First Week with a Victory; Canada and the Dominican Republic Fall on the Final Day
June 7, 2026.- The final day of the first week of the Women’s VNL ended with a victory for the United States and defeats for the Dominican Republic and Canada. The Americans and Canadians played their matches in Quebec, Canada, while the Dominicans competed in Brasília, Brazil. The second week of competition begins on June […]
Cuba Claims the Bronze Medal at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four
PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 7, 2026.- In the bronze‑medal match of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four, Cuba prevailed over Costa Rica 3-1 (25–7, 25–21, 22–25, 25–18). In the opening set, Cuba jumped to a 5–0 lead and never looked back. Their momentum continued as they extended the advantage to 18–0 with an ace by […]
Puerto Rico Rallies Past Cuba for Its Second Victory in the Final Four
PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 6, 2026. – Puerto Rico had to dig deep on Saturday night in the continuation of the NORCECA Women’s Final Four, defeating a resilient Cuba squad. The hosts came from behind in the fourth set to secure the victory, their second in as many matches. The set scores were 20-25, 25-20, […]
Canada Earns Second VNL Victory
Saturday, June 6, 2026.- Canada defeated France in front of 10,500 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) fans at the Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Quebec, on Saturday. Canada rebounded after a first-set loss to win 3-1 (21-25, 25-20, 25-19, 28-26). The crowd was a North American attendance record for women’s VNL. This after a women’s world […]
Mexico Earns Second Victory and Remains Undefeated in Pursuit of the Title
PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 6, 2026.- Mexico recorded its second consecutive victory on Saturday night at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four, defeating Costa Rica in straight sets at Salvador Dijols Coliseum in Ponce. With this result, the team coached by Nicola Negro remains undefeated and advances to Sunday’s match against Puerto Rico with a […]
NORCECA Approves Areia Sports Complex as Host Venue for the Continental Olympic Beach Volleyball Qualifier
VEGA BAJA, Puerto Rico, June 6, 2026.- The NORCECA Confederation officially approved the Areia Sports Complex in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, as the host venue for the NORCECA Continental Olympic Beach Volleyball Qualifier, the event that will determine the Confederation’s Olympic berths for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The tournament will be held from November […]
USA Wins, Dominican Republic Falls to Bulgaria
Friday, June 5, 2026-. The United States had to work hard to defeat France in Pool 1 of the Women’s VNL being held in Quebec, Canada, while the Dominican Republic was unable to overcome Bulgaria in Pool 2, taking place in Brasília, Brazil. USA Had to Fight Hard to Defeat France In a thrilling match, […]
Puerto Rico Opens Strong and Sweeps Costa Rica in Final Four Debut
PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 5, 2026.- Puerto Rico opened its 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four campaign on the right foot, delivering a solid performance as tournament hosts and defeating Costa Rica in straight sets (25–19, 25–16, 25–12). After taking the first two sets, Puerto Rico started the third with full control, jumping to a 10–4 […]
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