June 25th. 2026

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 straight to the semifinals. Guatemala finished third in the pool and will face Mexico in Friday’s quarterfinals at 5:00 p.m. Costa Rica, which placed second in Pool B, will take on Venezuela at 7:00 p.m. Canada held the advantage in every skill, leading 40-22 in attacks, 14-6 in blocks and 10-0 in aces.  More  Español 

June 25th. 2026

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 awaits the outcome of the Canada-Guatemala match to determine its final standing in Pool B. Nicaragua, which finished winless in pool play, will compete in the classification matches for fifth through eighth places.  More  Español 

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