July 29, 2025 – The United States secured a spot in the Round of 16 of the FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship being held in Uzbekistan, while Puerto Rico, Canada, and Cuba will play for positions 17–24.
United States 3 – Korea 1
The United States defeated Korea 3-1 (25-27, 28-26, 25-22, 25-19) to qualify for the Round of 16, where they will face Bulgaria for a place in the quarterfinals.
The Americans were dominant in attacks (52–44) and blocks (20–2), while Korea held the edge in serving (8–5).
Team captain Grant Lamoureux once again excelled for the U.S. offense, scoring 27 points (20 attacks, 5 blocks, 2 aces). Roman Payne added 14 points (9 attacks, 5 blocks).
Puerto Rico 0 – Turkey 3
Puerto Rico fell to Turkey 0-3 (20-25, 26-28, 22-25) and will now play for positions 17–24 starting Wednesday against Egypt.
Puerto Rico outperformed the Turks in blocking (10–6), while the Europeans led in attacking (45–39) and serving (7–2). Gustavo Antonio Álvarez and team captain Jean Paul González were Puerto Rico’s top scorers with 14 points each. Álvarez recorded 12 attacks and 2 blocks, while González contributed 12 attacks, 1 block, and 1 ace.
Canada 0 – China 3
Canada lost to China 0-3 (20-25, 17-25, 13-25) and will compete for positions 17–24 starting Wednesday, July 30, against Colombia.
China completely dominated Canada in attacking (37–29), blocking (11–4), and serving (6–0). Tyson Dezutter was Canada’s top scorer with 14 points, all from attacks.
Cuba 0 – Brazil 3
In a thrilling match, Cuba fell to Brazil 0-3 (18-25, 25-27, 23-25) and will play for positions 17–24, facing Algeria next.
Cuba held the edge in attacking (41–33) and serving (5–3), while Brazil dominated blocking (9–4). The Cubans were hurt by 32 unforced errors committed during the match.
Alessandro González led Cuba with 20 points (18 attacks, 1 block, 1 ace), while Alejandro Rodríguez also reached double digits with 10 points.
Matches Wednesday July 30 (local time)
Positions 17-24
11:00 AM Puerto Rico vs Egypt
TBD Cuba vs Argelia
TBD Canada vs Colombia
Eighfinals (Round of 16)
2:00 PM United States vs Bulgaria
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