Tag: FIVB

Sep 19, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 19, 2026. –Cuba is headed to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after defeating Canada Saturday at the NORCECA Olympic men’s qualification tournament. Cuba won 3-1 (25-21, 25-23, 23-25, 25-22) to earn the continental spot at the Games, where they will join host United States, Asian champion Japan and nine other countries. […]

Sep 19, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 19, 2026. –Mexico topped Dominican Republic in straight sets Saturday to take the bronze medal in the NORCECA Olympic qualification tournament. Mexico beat the upstart Dominicans 3-0 (25-17, 25-22, 25-23) to wrap up their time at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, Canada. Dominican Republic had surprised the Mexicans with an upset win […]

Sep 18, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 18, 2026. –Cuba will face Canada with a Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games spot on the line after a NORCECA qualification semifinal win over Dominican Republic Friday. Cuba beat the Dominicans 3-0 (32-30, 25-19, 25-15) at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, Canada, to advance to Saturday’s 7 p.m. Atlantic Time final against […]

Sep 18, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 18, 2026. –Canada is one win away from a ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after beating Mexico in NORCECA qualification semifinal action Friday. Canada won 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-13) in front of a friendly crowd at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, Canada, to advance to Saturday’s final against the […]

Sep 17, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 17, 2026.- Canada, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Mexico will compete for a single berth to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games at the NORCECA Men’s Olympic Qualification Tournament, to be held September 18-19 at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, Canada. The four teams qualified by finishing among the top teams at the […]

Sep 17, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, September 17, 2026.- The FIVB today revealed the American host cities and venues for the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup, the sport’s flagship international tournament. The United States and Canada were announced as host nations in September 2025. Anaheim, California (Honda Center), Omaha, Nebraska (CHI Health Center Arena), and Orlando, Florida (Kia […]

Sep 16, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 16, 2026 –Several individual award winners received tournament honors on the court as the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship wrapped up in Moncton, Canada. Erik Shoji of Team USA was named most valuable player of the tournament, while Mexico’s Diego González and Dominican Republic’s Enger Miguel Mieses claimed two awards each. Gonzalez was […]

Sep 16, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 16, 2026. –The United States had to go the distance to beat Canada in the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship final. Team USA won the championship match 3-2 (25-19, 26-24, 25-27, 17-25, 15-13) to earn the continental crown Wednesday at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, Canada. Canada – along with Cuba, Dominican Republic […]

Sep 16, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 16, 2026. – Cuba beat Dominican Republic in straight setsto earn NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship bronze and one of three spots at 2027 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Cup in Poland. Cuba’s 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 26-24) win at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, Canada, Wednesday, capped a successful tournament and set them up […]

Sep 16, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 16, 2026. –Mexico took an important step towards Olympic qualification with a win in Wednesday’s fifth-place match at the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship. Mexico’s 3-0 (26-24, 33-31, 25-16) victory over Puerto Rico clinched the fourth spot in the weekend’s final NORCECA qualification stage for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The team […]

Sep 16, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 16, 2026. –Guatemala went out on a winning note Wednesday at the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship. The Guatemalans bested Curaçao 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-20) in the seventh-place matchup to cap their tournament at the Avenir Centre in Moncton. It looked like it might be a closer matchup in the first set, with […]

Sep 15, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 15, 2026. –The United States will take on their northern neighbors Canada for gold the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship. Team USA topped the Dominican Republic 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-19) Tuesday at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, earning a spot in Wednesday’s gold-medal game and one of three berths in the 2027 FIVB […]

Sep 15, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 15, 2026. –Canada will play for gold at home after winning its semifinal in straight setsTuesday at the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship. The host Canadians beat Cuba 3-0 (26-24, 25-22, 25-17) at the Avenir Centre in Moncton to advance to the gold-medal game and earn one of three berths in the 2027 […]

Sep 15, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 15, 2026. – Mexico swept Curaçao on Tuesday at the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship to advance to a fifth-place matchup with Puerto Rico. After a disappointing quarterfinal loss to Dominican Republic Monday, Mexico bounced back with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-20) win over Curaçao at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, Canada. Much […]

Sep 15, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 15, 2026. – Puerto Rico moved on to the fifth-place match with a straight-sets win over Guatemala Tuesday at the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship. Puerto Rico beat Guatemala 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-15) as the classification round got underway at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, Canada. After dropping the first set, Guatemala’s best […]

Sep 14, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 14, 2026: Dominican Republic upset Mexico today and will advance to the semifinal of the NORCECA Men’s Championship at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. After a decisive first-set win, Mexico fell 1-3 (25-16, 19-25, 19-25,19-25) to the Dominican squad in the quarterfinal. Dominican’s opposite Adrián Figueroa Lantigua led all […]

Sep 14, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 14, 2026: Cuba will advance to the semifinals of the NORCECA Men’s Championship at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Today, they beat rivals Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-14) in the quarterfinals. Although Puerto Rico stayed within reach in the first two sets, overall Cuba gained more points from […]

Sep 13, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 13, 2026. –Canada completed a perfect group stage Sunday at the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship. The host Canadians dispatched Mexico 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-20) to win Group A with a 3-0 record. With the win they advance straight to Tuesday’s semifinals at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, Canada. Canada got off to […]

Sep 13, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 13, 2026: USA defeated Cuba today to top Pool B of the NORCECA Men’s Championship at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Cuba started out with a lot of energy and pressure to win the first set, but it wasn’t enough to control USA as they found their rhythm. USA […]

Sep 13, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 13, 2026. –Puerto Rico closed out its group stage schedule on a winning note Sunday at the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship. After losses to the United States and Canada, the Puerto Ricans bounced back with a 3-0 win (25-18, 25-22, 25-23) over Curaçao. Puerto Rico finishes Group A play 1-2 to advance […]

Sep 13, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 13, 2026: Dominican Republic earned its first win today at the NORCECA Men’s Championship today at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. The Caribbean nation’s team beat Guatemala 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-15) in both teams’ final Group B match. Guatemala is 0-3 in the tournament and will not be in […]

Sep 12, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 12, 2026. –Canada delighted the home crowd for the second night in a row Saturday at the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship at Moncton’s Avenir Centre. The host Canadians beat Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-17) to run their Group A record to 2-0. Canada held a slim edge for most of the […]

Sep 12, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 12, 2026 – The United States won in straight sets again as NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship action continued Saturday. Team USA beat Dominican Republic 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-19) for their second Group B win in as many days at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, Canada. Day 2 was a bit tougher for […]

Sep 12, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 12, 2026: Mexico is now 2-0 after beating Curaçao 3-0 (25-12, 25-22, 25-18) at the NORCECA Men’s Championship today at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. After Mexico made quick work of the first set, Curaçao was able to put pressure on Mexico in the second taking an early lead, […]

Sep 12, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 12, 2026: Cuba earned its second win in pool B of the NORCECA Men’s Championship today at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Today Cuba (2-0) powered by Guatemala 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-10). Cuba dominated in all skills – attack points 43-23, blocks 11-1, and aces 6-1. Cuba also made […]

Sep 11, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 11, 2026: Canada opened with a 3-0 (25-12, 25-20, 25-14) win over the Caribbean Island of Curaçao today at the NORCECA Men’s Championship today at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Canada dominated in attack points (41-27), blocks 4-1 and an overwhelming 11-0 in aces. Points from errors were 18-19 in favor […]

Sep 11, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 11, 2026: Cuba beat Dominican Republic 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-19) in pool B of the NORCECA Men’s Championship today at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Dominant blocking (19 points to four for its opponent) was a difference maker for Cuba, along with the advantage in attack points (37-34) and […]

Sep 11, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 11, 2026 –Mexico started the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship off on the right foot with a 3-1 (26-24, 14-25, 25-18, 25-23) victory over Puerto Rico Friday. Mexico eked out two nail-biting set wins, including an impressive fourth-set comeback to clinch the first Group A game of the tournament at the Avenir Centre in […]

Sep 11, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 11, 2026. – The United States opened the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship with a comfortable (25-13, 25-13, 25-11) win over Guatemala Friday. The Americans made quick work of their Group B rivals as action got underway at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, Canada. Team USA dispatched Guatemala easily in the first […]

Sep 10, 2026

MONCTON, Canada, September 10, 2026.- Eight teams are in Moncton, Canada, for the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship, where three berths to the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Cup in Poland will be at stake. The tournament will also determine the teams that advance to NORCECA’s final qualification stage for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic […]

Sep 07, 2026

MONCTON, New Brunswick, Canada, September 7, 2026. – Eight teams will gather in Moncton for the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship, where three berths to the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Cup in Poland will be at stake, while the tournament will also determine the teams that advance to NORCECA’s final qualification stage for the […]

Sep 04, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, September 4, 2026.- NORCECA’s sustained financial stability continues to strengthen the Confederation’s capacity to provide assistance and development resources to its National Federations and Zonal Associations, NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz highlighted during the 2026 NORCECA Finance Commission Virtual Meeting. Marte said that following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

Aug 29, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 29, 2026 – Canada defeated host Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-15, 20-25, 25-23, 25-14) in the final of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Olympic Qualifier at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace, securing its berth in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Canada will return to the Olympic stage after a […]

Aug 29, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 29, 2026 – Cuba defeated Puerto Rico in straight sets 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-21) to secure third place at the NORCECA Women’s Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace in Santo Domingo. Cuba held a 36-35 edge in attacks and outperformed Puerto Rico 12-7 in […]

Aug 28, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 28, 2026. – The Dominican Republic kept its Los Angeles 2028 Olympic hopes alive after bouncing back to defeat Cuba 3-1 (20-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-15) in the second semifinal of the NORCECA Women’s Olympic Qualification Tournament at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. Las Reinas del Caribe will face […]

Aug 28, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 28, 2026 – Canada moved one victory away from returning to the Olympic Games for the first time since Atlanta 1996 after defeating Puerto Rico in straight sets 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-10) in the first semifinal of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” […]

Aug 27, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 27, 2026.- Canada, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico will compete for a ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games at the NORCECA Women’s Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament, to be held August 28-29 at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace in Santo Domingo. The four teams earned their […]

Aug 26, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 26, 2026.- Canada’s libero Kacey Jost was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship, which concluded Wednesday at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Jost received the top individual honor after helping Canada capture its first gold medal in […]

Aug 26, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 26, 2026 – Canada made history by winning its first gold medal at the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship, defeating the United States in a five-set battle 3-2 (25-23, 25-23, 20-25, 18-25, 15-10) on Wednesday at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. Canada completed the tournament undefeated with a 5-0 […]

Aug 26, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 26, 2026 – Cuba returned to the podium of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship for the first time since 2011, defeating host Dominican Republic 3-0 (26-24, 25-17, 25-18) to claim the bronze medal on Wednesday at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. The bronze is Cuba’s 23rd medal in […]

Aug 26, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 26, 2026 – Decelise Champion delivered a 34-point performance as Puerto Rico came back to defeat Mexico 3-2 (25-16, 23-25, 23-25, 25-17, 15-11) and finish fifth at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship. The victory earned Puerto Rico a berth at the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Cup and the […]

Aug 26, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 26, 2026 – Costa Rica defeated Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-14, 25-7, 25-13) to secure seventh place at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship, held from August 21-26 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Costa Rica finished the tournament with a 1-4 record, while Trinidad and Tobago finished without a win. […]

Aug 25, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 25, 2026.- The United States advanced to the gold medal match of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship after defeating the Dominican Republic in straight sets 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-10) at the Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias Volleyball Palace. The United States will face Canada this Wednesday for the championship, with […]

Aug 25, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 25, 2026.- Canada advanced to the gold medal match of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship with a straight-set 3-0 (25-19, 25-13, 25-17) victory over Cuba at the Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias Volleyball Palace. Canada will play for NORCECA gold for the first time since 1989 and will seek its […]

Aug 25, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 25, 2026 – Mexico defeated Costa Rica 3-0 (25-19, 25-7, 25-15) to advance to the fifth-place match of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias Volleyball Palace. Mexico will face Puerto Rico this Wednesday in a decisive fifth-place match, with the winner securing a berth […]

Aug 25, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 25, 2026 – Puerto Rico defeated Trinidad and Tobago in straight sets 3-0 (25-7, 25-5, 25-5) to earn a spot in the fifth-place match of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias Volleyball Palace. Puerto Rico will face the winner of the Mexico-Costa Rica match […]

Aug 24, 2026

DOHA, Qatar, August 24, 2026 – Cuba and Mexico concluded their participation in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha, Qatar, after finishing the preliminary round with 0-3 records in their respective pools. Cuba completed its Pool B campaign with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-10, 26-24) loss to defending champions Italy. The Cubans […]

Aug 24, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 24, 2026.- Cuba advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship after defeating Mexico 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-20) on Monday at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. With the victory, Cuba will face Canada in the semifinals on Tuesday, while Mexico will play Costa Rica in […]

Aug 24, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 24, 2026.- The United States advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship after defeating Puerto Rico 3-0 (26-24, 25-15, 25-17) on Monday at the Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias Volleyball Palace. The United States will face the Dominican Republic in the semifinals, while Puerto Rico will play […]

Aug 23, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 23, 2026.- Defending champion Dominican Republic defeated Puerto Rico 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-23) to finish pool play undefeated and advance directly to the semifinals of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. Las Reinas del Caribe finished with a perfect 3-0 record […]

Aug 23, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 23, 2026.- Canada defeated the United States in five sets 3-2 (22-25, 26-24, 22-25, 25-23, 15-13) to finish undefeated atop Pool A of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. With a perfect 3-0 record, Canada secured first place in Pool A and […]

Aug 23, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 23, 2026.- Karen Rivera served 16 aces as Mexico defeated Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-4, 25-10, 25-0) to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. With the victory, Mexico finished the preliminary round with a 1-2 record, placing […]

Aug 23, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 23, 2026.- Cuba advanced to the quarterfinals after closing the preliminary round with a 3-0 (25-7, 25-11, 25-6) victory over Costa Rica at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship, held at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. Cuba finished the preliminary round with a 2-1 record, securing second place […]

Aug 22, 2026

DOHA, Qatar, August 22, 2026.- Cuba fell to Romania 3-0 (25-14, 26-24, 25-15) on Saturday in Pool B of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship at Al Arabi Sports Hall. Cuba remains winless with a 0-2 record in Pool B and will close the preliminary round on Sunday, August 23, against defending champions […]

Aug 22, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 22, 2026.– The Dominican Republic earned its second victory at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship, defeating Cuba 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-22) at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. With the result, the Dominican Republic improved to 2-0 in Pool B and will face Puerto Rico in its final […]

Aug 22, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 22, 2026.– The United States defeated Mexico 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-17) in Pool A of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. The United States improved to 2-0 and will face unbeaten Canada (2-0) on Sunday for first place in Pool A and […]

Aug 22, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 22, 2026.– Puerto Rico secured its first victory at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship, defeating Costa Rica 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-15) at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. With the win, Puerto Rico improved to 1-1 in Pool B, while Costa Rica dropped to 0-2. Puerto Rico will […]

Aug 22, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 22, 2026.– Canada limited Trinidad and Tobago to just 21 points in a dominant 3-0 (25-10, 25-6, 25-5) victory in Pool A of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. It was Canada’s second victory of the tournament, which also serves as a qualifier […]

Aug 21, 2026

DOHA, Qatar, August 21, 2026.- Mexico fell to Argentina 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-22) on Friday in the preliminary round of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha, Qatar. Mexico now holds a 0-2 record in Pool C after falling to Brazil and Argentina in its first two matches of the preliminary round. […]

Aug 21, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 21, 2026.- The Dominican Republic opened its participation in the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship with a straight-set 3-0 (25-11, 25-11, 25-10) victory over Costa Rica in the match that closed the first day of competition. In their next Pool B matches, host Dominican Republic (1-0) will face Cuba (1-0), […]

Aug 21, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 21, 2026.- Cuba battled through five sets in its opening match of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship to defeat Puerto Rico 3-2 (25-11, 24-26, 25-15, 25-27, 15-9) in Pool B action on Friday at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” National Volleyball Palace. On the second day of Pool B […]

Aug 21, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 21, 2026.- Canada opened the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship with a 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-22) victory over Mexico in Pool A action at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. In addition to the continental title, three berths to the 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship are at stake. The […]

Aug 21, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 21, 2026.- The United States opened the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship with a convincing 3-0 (25-6, 25-11, 25-4) victory over Trinidad and Tobago in Pool A action at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. In addition to the continental title, three berths to the 2027 FIVB Women’s World […]

Aug 20, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 20, 2026.- The 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship gets underway this Friday, August 21, at the Prof. Ricardo Gioriber Arias Volleyball Palace, with eight teams competing for the continental title, three berths to the 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship and the opportunity to continue on the road to the Los […]

Aug 11, 2026

CHILE, August 11, 2026.- The United States advanced undefeated to the Round of 16 of the Girls’ U17 World Championship, while the Dominican Republic defeated Puerto Rico in its final pool-play match to also secure a spot in the next round. Mexico and Puerto Rico were eliminated from the Round of 16 and will compete […]

Aug 10, 2026

CHILE, August 10, 2026.- The United States remains perfect at the FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship, being held in several cities across Chile. Meanwhile, NORCECA’s other three representatives, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Puerto Rico, lost their respective matches on the fourth day of the tournament. United States Defeats Thailand The United States strengthened its […]

Aug 09, 2026

CHILE, August 8, 2026.- The United States earned its third victory of the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship on Saturday, while Puerto Rico picked up its second win and Dominican Republic improved its record with its first victory of the tournament. Mexico suffered its second loss. Third Win for the United States The United […]

Aug 07, 2026

CHILE, August 7, 2026.- The United States earned its second victory on Friday at the Girls’ U17 World Championship, being held in several cities across Chile, while Puerto Rico picked up its first win of the tournament. Mexico fell to the Philippines for its first loss, while the Dominican Republic remains winless with a 0-2 […]

Jul 22, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 22, 2026. – The NORCECA Volleyball Confederation, its President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, the Executive Committee, and the entire volleyball family of our Confederation deeply mourn the passing of distinguished Cuban coach Juan Carlos Gala. Throughout his career, Juan Carlos Gala dedicated his life to the development of volleyball, distinguishing himself […]

Jul 06, 2026

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 […]

Jul 06, 2026

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 […]

Jul 01, 2026

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 […]

Jun 25, 2026

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 […]

Jun 24, 2026

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 […]

Jun 18, 2026

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 […]

Jun 18, 2026

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 […]

May 13, 2026

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 12, 2026.- The FIVB Executive Committee and Board of Administration meetings took place at Volleyball House in Lausanne at the end of last week, bringing together leaders from across the Global Volleyball Movement to shape the next phase of the sport’s growth around the world. Guided by the ambitions of the FIVB […]

May 08, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 8, 2026.- On 6 May 2026, the FIVB Volleyball Foundation gathered for a Board meeting that signalled an exciting progression for the organisation. Presided over for the first time by President HRH Princess Ayah Bint Faisal, the meeting demonstrated how the Foundation is expanding its reach, deepening its impact and setting its […]

May 07, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 7, 2026.- The FIVB reinforced its commitment to growing volleyball across Africa with a high-level meeting with the Algerian Volleyball Federation (AVF) today, bringing together key figures from both continental and global volleyball leadership. The meeting, attended by AVF President Mohand Tamadartaza and African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) President Bouchra Hajij, centred on […]

May 05, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, May 4, 2026. – The NORCECA Refereeing Commission held a productive virtual meeting focused on the implementation of new rules of the game, technological advancements, and the continued development of refereeing standards across the region. Opening the session, NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz welcomed participants and underscored the importance of adapting […]

May 01, 2026

April 29, 2026.- In a full circle moment, France has become one of the first countries to establish an FIVB International Centre of Excellence under the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032 and within the FIVB’s newly launched global ICoE Framework. It was French volleyball that co-founded the FIVB itself. That history now continues in Toulouse, where this […]

May 01, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 30, 2026.- For the first time in history, the Volleyball Federation of Armenia’s leadership visited the Volleyball House, as the newly elected President Karen Asmaryan, a former setter of the national team, outlines an ambitious roadmap for the sport’s future in the country. At the heart of the vision lies a bold […]

Apr 26, 2026

Present at the opening ceremony was Mr. Cristóbal Marte, Vice President of the FIVB, who expressed his delight at seeing so many coaches participating and encouraged them all to utilize this tool in athlete preparation to achieve better results in competitions. He also congratulated Professor Nelson Ramírez for his ongoing commitment to developing more properly […]

Apr 16, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 15, 2026.- Without the media, the remarkable stories of volleyball and beach volleyball would remain untold. The skill and power, the triumphs and frustrations, and the drive and determination of the athletes. The ambition to grow the sport to reach, inspire and unite more people around the world, celebrate legends of the game and today’s stars, and provide […]

Apr 09, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 8, 2026.– The International Volleyball Federation FIVB has recently elevated the NORCECA-FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center in the Dominican Republic to the category of “Sports Excellence Center,” in recognition of more than 29 years of dedicated work in the training and development of volleyball in the region. The information was […]

Mar 31, 2026

March 31, 2026.- Dominican Republic heads into another Volleyball Nations League season in 2026 determined to remain among the tournament’s strongest teams. The Caribbean side have built a programme that consistently challenges leading nations on the international stage. That resilience was again on display during the 2025 VNL season. Dominican Republic finished 12th overall with […]

Mar 31, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 30, 2026.- The FIVB welcomed the International School Sport Federation (ISF) to the Volleyball House in Lausanne last week for a collaborative meeting focused on the future of youth and grassroots volleyball worldwide.  The FIVB delegation was led by President Fabio Azevedo and the ISF delegation was led by President Mr Željko Tanasković, a former […]

Mar 06, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 5, 2026.- In another action that aims to keep pace with volleyball’s continuous global expansion, the FIVB has announced that the FIVB Volleyball World Championship, the sport’s flagship international tournament, will now be known as the FIVB Volleyball World Cup. The change has been approved by the FIVB Board of Administration and the […]

Mar 04, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 4, 2026.- The North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA expresses its profound sorrow following the passing of former FIVB Executive Vice President Aleksandar Boričić, today in Belgrade, Serbia, at the age of 78. A respected international leader and a lifelong servant of volleyball, Boricic made a lasting impact […]

Mar 02, 2026

February 28, 2026.- The FIVB Board of Administration met online today to continue strengthening the future of volleyball and beach volleyball, with key decisions, strategic updates and major developments discussed that align with the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032. The meeting opened with an update on the FIVB’s strong financial outlook, followed by progress reports from […]

Mar 02, 2026

February 28, 2026.- The tests will be applied in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League, FIVB Volleyball U17 World Championships and 2026 Continental Championships. Any update to the Official Volleyball Rules will be subject to review during the testing phase. The proposals form part of a broader regulatory review aimed at enhancing game flow and simplifying […]

Mar 02, 2026

February 28, 2026.- The Volleyball Council convened this week to review key developments across the sport and shape the strategic direction for the years ahead, with discussions spanning major international events, governance updates and the continued evolution of the Global Volleyball Movement. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to competition updates and strategic […]

Mar 02, 2026

February 28, 2026.- The FIVB this week welcomed the Benin Volleyball Federation President Ali S. Yaro and Côte d’Ivoire Volleyball Federation President Aizan Pascal Whadja to the Volleyball House in Lausanne, Switzerland. During their visit, they met with FIVB President Fabio Azevedo to discuss key development priorities, including Volleyball Empowerment support. The Benin Volleyball Federation […]

Mar 02, 2026

February 28, 2026.- Moroccan Royal Volleyball Federation (FRMVB) President M. Abdelhamid Ouaqouaq and General Secretary Fahd Ouazzani Chahidi were welcomed this week to the Volleyball House to discuss the development of sport in the country. Since 2017, the FRMVB and its national teams have received USD 364,000 in Volleyball Empowerment support across 14 projects. This […]

Feb 20, 2026

February 19, 2026.- The Girls’ U17 World Championship will be held in Santiago, Chile from 6 to 16 August. It will be the first time that Chile will host a volleyball World Championship in any age/gender category. This year’s tournament will have 24 teams, up from the 16 that featured in the inaugural edition held […]

Feb 19, 2026

February 18, 2026.- FIVB and Volleyball World leadership recently met with Akito Mizuno, President of renowned Japanese sporting goods brand Mizuno at Mizuno House during the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The meeting was an opportunity to review the ongoing success of their partnership and explore future opportunities to grow volleyball globally. The partnership, […]

Feb 18, 2026

February 17, 2026.- The FIVB is aware that preliminary materials concerning potential future rule changes have been circulating publicly. These materials reflect internal discussions and do not represent official decisions. At this stage, no official rule tests have been confirmed. The FIVB continuously evaluates the sport and explores a variety of concepts through its Commissions […]

Feb 18, 2026

February 17, 2026.- Signalling a clear action framework for 2026, the FIVB and the Global Observatory for Gender Equality and Sport (GO) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote gender equality and inclusion in volleyball worldwide. The agreement represents a significant step in strengthening collaboration between the two organisations. Together, the FIVB and […]

Feb 18, 2026

February 16, 2026.- FIVB leadership recently visited Milan’s Centro Pavesi, one of Italy’s premier volleyball hubs, where they met with Giuseppe Manfredi, President of the Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV), and the federation’s leadership. The visit took place during the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games 2026 and highlighted the centre’s pivotal role in developing players, supporting […]

Feb 18, 2026

February 16, 2026.- FIVB and Volleyball World leadership recently met with the President of the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) and Minister, General Administration of Sport of China (GASC) Gao Zhidan and COC Secretary General Jian Wu during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games to discuss the future of volleyball in Asia and across the globe. The high-level meeting focused on strategic priorities for the […]