August 16th. 2026
USA’s Patrick Rogers Named MVP of the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup

MORELOS, Mexico, August 16, 2026.- Outside hitter Patrick Rogers of the United States was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup, highlighting the individual awards presented following the conclusion of the competition held in Morelos from August 9-16. Rogers, who helped the United States capture the gold medal, also received the award for Second Best Spiker. The United States collected four individual honors. In addition to Rogers’ two recognitions, Parker Tomkinson was named First Best Blocker and Michael Wright received the Best Setter award. Mexico’s Franky Hernández earned two awards after being selected First Best Spiker and Best Server. More  Español

August 16th. 2026

United States Wins 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup

MORELOS, Mexico, August 16, 2026.- The United States were crowned champions of the 19th Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Puerto Rico 3-1 (22-25, 25-16, 25-23, 25-19) on Sunday at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). The United States finished the competition with a 6-1 record and captured their sixth gold medal in Men’s Pan American Cup history, ending a 14-year wait since their last title in 2012. The Americans also have three silver medals and one bronze. It was USA’s second victory over Puerto Rico in the tournament after defeating them in straight sets during the preliminary round. More  Español

August 16th. 2026

Canada Wins Second Consecutive Pan American Cup Bronze Medal

MORELOS, Mexico, August 16, 2026.- Canada bounced back from its semifinal loss to defeat Mexico 3-1 (28-26, 25-18, 20-25, 25-23) and win its second consecutive bronze medal at the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup on Sunday in Morelos. Canada finished the competition with a 5-1 record and won the bronze medal for the second straight year. In the previous edition, Canada also placed third after defeating Colombia. Mexico finished fourth with a 3-3 record. After prevailing in a tight first set 28-26, Canada took control of the second 25-18. Mexico responded by taking the third 25-20 and extended the battle for the medal to a fourth set that remained close until the final points.  More  Español

August 16th. 2026
Dominican Republic Defeats Cuba Again in Five Sets to Finish Fifth

MORELOS, Mexico, August 16, 2026.- The Dominican Republic closed out the 19th Men’s Pan American Cup with another five-set victory over Cuba, winning 3-2 (23-25, 25-22, 25-21, 26-28, 18-16) to finish in fifth place on Sunday in Morelos. The Dominicans finished the competition with a 4-2 record, while Cuba, at 3-3, placed sixth. It was the second five-set battle between the two teams in the tournament, and once again the Dominican Republic came out on top. After dropping the opening set, the Dominican Republic won the next two, but Cuba extended the match to a tie-break by taking a tightly contested fourth set 28-26.  More  Español

August 15th. 2026
USA Defeats Mexico in Straight Sets and Advances to Pan American Cup Final

MORELOS, Mexico, August 15, 2026.- The United States advanced to the final of the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating host Mexico 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-16) in the semifinals on Saturday at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). The United States will face Puerto Rico for the gold medal, while Mexico will play Canada for the bronze medal. Team USA, the most successful team in Men’s Pan American Cup history with five titles, will play for the gold medal for the ninth time. In addition to its five championships, the United States has three silver medals and one bronze. Its most recent title came in 2012. Mexico, meanwhile, will seek its second bronze medal in the history of the tournament. The host team also has one gold medal and two silver medals. More  Español

August 15th. 2026
Puerto Rico Goes for First Pan American Cup Title after Defeating Canada

MORELOS, Mexico, August 15, 2026.- Puerto Rico will go in search of its first Men’s Pan American Cup title after defeating Canada 3-1 (25-18, 25-23, 17-25, 25-20) in the semifinals of the 19th edition of the tournament, being held at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Puerto Rico advanced to the Pan American Cup final for the third time in the history of the event  and for the first time since 2017. The Puerto Ricans won the silver medal in their two previous finals, in 2007 against Mexico and in 2017 against Argentina. More  Español

August 15th. 2026
Guatemala Beats Costa Rica for Seventh Place

MORELOS, Mexico, August 15, 2026.- Guatemala finished seventh at the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Costa Rica 3-1 (26-24, 23-25, 25-20, 25-22) in the Central American matchup played Saturday at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Guatemala closed its participation with a 4-2 record, while Costa Rica finished 2-4. Guatemala took a tight first set 26-24 before Costa Rica evened the match by winning the second 25-23. The Guatemalans regained control with a 25-20 win in the third and closed out a hard-fought fourth set 25-22 to secure seventh place. Guatemala held advantages of 7-3 in blocks and 3-2 in serves, while also committing fewer errors, 25 to 38. Both teams produced 56 points on attacks. More  Español

August 15th. 2026
Curaçao Takes Ninth Place in Five Sets over Trinidad and Tobago

MORELOS, Mexico, August 15, 2026.- Curaçao took ninth place at the nineteenth edition of the Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Trinidad and Tobago in five sets 3-2 (25-20, 20-25, 25-19, 19-25, 15-12) on Saturday in Morelos. The match was a roller coaster, with the teams trading control of the sets until reaching the tie-break. Curaçao took the lead in the fifth set, and a powerful spike by Marlison Kleinmoedig put them at match point. Trinidad and Tobago extended the match with a back-row attack by Michael Burkett before a service error sealed the victory for Curaçao. Both teams scored 60 points on kills, while Curaçao held advantages of 13-10 in blocks and 5-0 in serves. Trinidad and Tobago committed fewer errors, 25 to 32. More  Español

August 14th. 2026
Puerto Rico Defeats Cuba to Set Up Semifinal against Canada

MORELOS, Mexico, August 14, 2026.- Puerto Rico came back after dropping the opening set to defeat Cuba 3-1 (18-25, 28-26, 28-26, 25-19) and advance to the semifinals of the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup at Poliforum 2 of the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM). Puerto Rico will face Canada in the semifinals on Saturday, while Mexico and the United States will battle for the other spot in the final. Cuba will face the Dominican Republic for fifth place on Sunday, prior to the medal matches. After Cuba took the opening set 25-18, Puerto Rico responded in a tightly contested second set. With the score tied at 26-26, an Ismael Alomar block put the Puerto Ricans ahead, and a powerful attack by Klistan Lawrence sealed the 28-26 win to even the match. More  Español

August 14th. 2026
USA Earns Semifinal Berth with Win over Dominican Republic

MORELOS, Mexico, August 14, 2026.- The United States bounced back after dropping the first set to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-16, 25-13) and earn a berth in the semifinals of the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup, being held at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). The United States will face Mexico in the semifinals, while the Dominican Republic will play for fifth place on Sunday, the final day of competition, against the loser of the match between Cuba and Puerto Rico. After the Dominican Republic took a tight opening set 25-23, the United States responded by winning the next three, gradually taking control of the match and closing with 25-16 and 25-13 wins in the third and fourth sets. More  Español

August 14th. 2026

Guatemala Defeats Trinidad and Tobago, Goes for Seventh Place

MORELOS, Mexico, August 14, 2026.- Guatemala defeated Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 27-25) and advanced to the seventh-place match of the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup, being held at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). More  Español

August 14th. 2026
Costa Rica Bounces Back Against Curaçao, Advances to Seventh-Place Match

MORELOS, Mexico, August 14, 2026.- Costa Rica bounced back after dropping the first set to defeat Curaçao 3-1 (23-25, 25-13, 25-13, 25-17) and advance to the seventh-place match of the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup. More  Español

August 13th. 2026

Cuba Defeats Mexico, but Mexico Heads to Semifinals

MORELOS, Mexico, August 13, 2026.- Cuba defeated Mexico 3-1 (25-18, 30-28, 23-25, 25-23), but the host team won the set it needed to finish first in Pool B and advance directly to the semifinals of the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup, being held at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Mexico and Cuba finished pool play with identical 3-1 records, but Mexico took first place with 15 points, one more than Cuba (14). y. More  Español

August 13th. 2026
Canada Sweeps USA to Secure Direct Berth to Semifinals

MORELOS, Mexico, August 13, 2026.- Canada secured a direct berth to the semifinals of the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating the United States 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 34-32) on Thursday at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Canada finished pool play undefeated with a 4-0 record, taking first place in Pool A and advancing directly to the semifinals. The United States finished second with a 3-1 record and will play in the quarterfinals against the third-place team from Pool B, which will be determined later. After controlling the first two sets, Canada had to battle to the limit to complete the sweep.  More  Español

August 13th. 2026

Guatemala Tops Dominican Republic in Five Sets, but the Dominicans Advance to Quarterfinals

MORELOS, Mexico, August 13, 2026.- Guatemala played its second consecutive five-set match and this time came away with the victory, defeating the Dominican Republic 3-2 (24-26, 25-21, 21-25, 30-28, 15-12) to close pool play at the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup on Thursday at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Both teams finished with a 2-2 record in Pool B. The Dominican Republic, with 11 points, secured a spot in the quarterfinals and awaits the result of the match between Mexico and Cuba to determine its final position in the pool. Guatemala finished with 9 points and will compete in the classification matches for positions 7-10. More  Español

August 13th. 2026
Puerto Rico Advances to Pan American Cup Quarterfinals

MORELOS, Mexico, August 13, 2026.- Puerto Rico secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-18) on Thursday at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Puerto Rico closed pool play in third place in Pool A with a 2-2 record and will face the second-place team from Pool B in the quarterfinals, which will be determined later today. More  Español

August 12th. 2026
Cuba Survives Guatemala in Five Sets at Men’s Pan American Cup

MORELOS, Mexico, August 12, 2026.- Cuba survived three match points by Guatemala in a dramatic tie-break to prevail 3-2 (25-23, 20-25, 28-30, 25-15, 19-17) on Wednesday at the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup, being held at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Cuba improved its record to 2-1 in Pool B, while Guatemala dropped to 1-2. The 30-28 third set and the 19-17 fifth set were the longest sets played so far in the tournament. To close out pool play, Cuba (2-1) will face undefeated Mexico (3-0), while Guatemala (1-2) will play a decisive match against the Dominican Republic (2-1), with the final Pool B standings still to be determined. Guatemala came very close to taking the victory in an exciting fifth set. An ace by Andy Blanco gave Guatemala its first match point at 15-14, but Cuba responded to extend the match.  More  Español

August 12th. 2026
Dominican Republic Strengthens Its Position with Win Over Curaçao

MORELOS, Mexico, August 12, 2026.- The Dominican Republic improved its record to 2-1 in Pool B of the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Curaçao 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 29-27) on Wednesday at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Curaçao closed pool play without a win, while the Dominican Republic will conclude the preliminary round on Thursday against Guatemala. After controlling the first set, the Dominican Republic faced greater resistance from Curaçao in the next two. The second remained close until the end, with the Dominicans pulling it out 25-23.  More  Español

August 12th. 2026
Puerto Rico Keeps Its Hopes Alive at Men’s Pan American Cup

MORELOS, Mexico, August 12, 2026.- Puerto Rico kept its hopes of advancing to the next round of the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup alive with a hard-fought 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-23) victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Puerto Rico, which needed the victory to remain in contention in Pool A, will close pool play on Thursday against Trinidad and Tobago. More  Español

August 12th. 2026
USA Earns Comfortable Win over Trinidad and Tobago

MORELOS, Mexico, August 12, 2026.- The United States earned its third victory at the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-14) on Wednesday at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). The United States improved its record to 3-0 in Pool A and will face Canada on Thursday for first place in the pool and a direct berth to the semifinals. Trinidad and Tobago will close pool play against Puerto Rico. More  Español

August 11th. 2026
Mexico Continues Perfect Run at Men’s Pan American Cup

MORELOS, Mexico, August 11, 2026.- Mexico continued its perfect run at the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup after bouncing back from dropping the first set to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-1 (24-26, 25-14, 25-17, 25-22) at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Mexico improved its record to 3-0 in Pool B, while the Dominican Republic moved to 1-1. On Wednesday, Mexico will have a rest day, while the Dominican Republic will face Curaçao. Mexico will close pool play on Thursday against Cuba. Mexico held a commanding advantage in attacks 57-38, blocks 7-3 and aces 9-1. The Dominican Republic committed fewer unforced errors, 26 compared to Mexico’s 37. Diego González led Mexico’s offense with 20 points, followed by Franky Hernández with 18 and Yasutaka Sanay with 14. Alexis Cruz was the only Dominican player in double figures with 14 points. More  Español

August 11th. 2026
Guatemala Celebrates First Win at Men’s Pan American Cup

MORELOS, Mexico, August 11, 2026.- Guatemala bounced back after dropping the first set to defeat Curaçao 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-17) and celebrate its first victory at the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup, being held at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Guatemala improved its record to one win and one loss in Pool B, while Curaçao remained winless with three losses. More  Español

August 11th. 2026
United States Picks Up Second Win at Men’s Pan American Cup

MORELOS, Mexico, August 11, 2026.- The United States picked up its second win at the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-21, 26-24, 25-18) on Tuesday at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). The United States improved its record to 2-0 in Pool A, while Puerto Rico dropped to 0-2. On Wednesday, the United States will face Trinidad and Tobago, while Puerto Rico will play Costa Rica. More  Español

August 11th. 2026
Canada Remains Undefeated at the Pan American Cup

MORELOS, Mexico, August 11, 2026.- Canada remained undefeated at the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Costa Rica 3-1 (25-18, 25-15, 22-25, 25-21) on Tuesday at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Canada earned its third consecutive victory in Pool A, while Costa Rica dropped to a 1-2 record after losing the first two sets, winning the third, and keeping the fourth set close. Canada will have a rest day on day four of competition, while Costa Rica will close out pool play against Puerto Rico. Costa Rica surprised Canada with a 4-0 start in the first set, but Canada quickly responded and took control of the set. More  Español

August 10th. 2026
Mexico Improves to 2-0 at Men’s Pan American Cup

MORELOS, Mexico, August 10, 2026.- Mexico improved to 2-0 in Pool B of the 19th Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Guatemala 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-22) on Monday at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). On Tuesday, Mexico will face the Dominican Republic, while Guatemala will look for its first win of the tournament against Curaçao. Mexico applied pressure from the service line from the start and built a comfortable lead in the first set, winning it 25-15. Guatemala showed greater stability in the next two sets and managed to stay close to the hosts, but Mexico responded at the decisive moments to complete the straight-set victory. The hosts outperformed the Central American side in attacks 41-29, blocks 9-6 and service points 10-2. More  Español

August 10th. 2026
Cuba Earns First Win at the Pan American Cup

MORELOS, Mexico, August 10, 2026.- Cuba earned its first victory in Pool B of the 19th Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Curaçao 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-19) at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Cuba will have a rest day on Tuesday, while Curaçao will face Guatemala on the third day of competition. Cuba outperformed Curaçao in attacks 32-21, blocks 7-4 and aces 5-1. The Cubans conceded 27 points from unforced errors, while Curaçao gave up 31. Cuba’s Carlos Pereira Larrea and Curaçao’s Marlison Kleinmoedig were the match’s leading scorers with 9 points each. Cuba took control of the first set after a relatively even start. The Cubans gradually widened the gap and entered the closing stretch with a 20-13 advantage before taking the set 25-18. More  Español

August 10th. 2026
Canada Throws a Block Party in Win Over Puerto Rico

MORELOS, Mexico, August 10, 2026.- Canada dominated at the net with 19 blocks to defeat Puerto Rico 3-1 (20-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-11) in Pool A of the 19th Men’s Pan American Cup at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Canada bounced back after dropping the opening set to earn its second victory of the tournament. On day three of competition, Canada will face Costa Rica, while Puerto Rico will take on the United States. Canada’s 19-5 advantage in blocks proved to be the difference in the match. The Canadians also led in kills 40-34 and aces 7-3, while conceding 34 points from errors compared to Puerto Rico’s 29. Daniil Hershtynovich led Canada with 17 points, followed by Trent Cherewaty with 13, Kaden Schmidt with 12 and Erik Siksna with 10. Pedro Molina was Puerto Rico’s top scorer with 10 points.  More  Español

August 10th. 2026
Costa Rica Earns First Win at Men’s Pan American Cup

MORELOS, Mexico, August 10, 2026.- Costa Rica earned its first victory in Pool A of the 19th Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-15) at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). On the third day of competition, Costa Rica will face Canada, while Trinidad and Tobago will have a rest day. Costa Rica was dominant in attacks with a 44-21 advantage and also led in serves 6-1. The Costa Ricans held a narrow 5-4 advantage in blocks, although they conceded more points on unforced errors, 29 compared to Trinidad and Tobago’s 20. Ignacio Morales led Costa Rica’s offense with 19 points, followed by Gilberth Solano with 16. Daynte Stewart was Trinidad and Tobago’s top scorer with 9 points. More  Español

August 9th. 2026
Mexico Opens the Men’s Pan American Cup with Straight-Set Victory over Curaçao

MORELOS, Mexico, August 9, 2026.- Mexico opened its participation in the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-14) victory over Curaçao at Polideportivo 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). The host team earned its first victory in Pool B, in a match in which it gradually increased its dominance as the sets progressed. Curaçao had a good start and took the lead in the first set. The score remained close for much of the set, with both teams trading control, until Mexico managed to pull away down the stretch. After being tied 10-10, Mexico took a slight advantage and, although Curaçao stayed close at 22-20, the home side closed out the set 25-22. Mexico found greater stability in the second set. After an even start, it pulled ahead 12-6 and maintained control of the score. A serving run by Franky Hernández helped extend the lead from 19-13 to 21-13, putting the hosts on their way to a 25-17 win. More  Español

August 9th. 2026
Dominican Republic Defeats Cuba in Five Sets at the Pan American Cup

MORELOS, Mexico, August 9, 2026.- The Dominican Republic earned a 3-2 (25-20, 24-26, 15-25, 25-23, 15-9) victory over Cuba in its first Pool B match of the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup at Polideportivo 2 de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). The Dominican Republic took the lead by winning the first set 25-20, but Cuba responded in a much tighter second set. The teams were tied at 23 and again at 24 before the Cubans scored the final two points to level the match. Cuba carried that momentum into the third set and dominated 25-15 to take a 2-1 lead in the match. The Dominican Republic responded in a tightly contested fourth set. After the teams remained separated by narrow margins for much of the set, the Dominicans pulled ahead in the closing points and won 25-23 to force a fifth set.  More  Español

August 9th. 2026
United States Defeats Costa Rica in Straight Sets

MORELOS, Mexico, August 9, 2026.- The United States earned its first victory at the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Costa Rica 3-0 (25-15, 26-24, 25-14) in Pool A action at Polideportivo 2 de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). USA set the pace from the first set, relying heavily on its blocking to build a lead that Costa Rica was unable to close, taking the set 25-15. The second set was the most closely contested of the match. Costa Rica improved its reception and serving and built a four-point lead at 19-15. USA responded to tie the score at 19, and from there the teams engaged in a tight battle, eventually reaching a 24-24 tie. The Americans won the next two points, with Parker Tomkinson sealing the set 26-24 with a block. More  Español

August 9th. 2026
Canada Starts Men’s Pan American Cup with a Win

MORELOS, Mexico, August 9, 2026.- Canada started the 19th Men’s Pan American Cup with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-13, 25-19) victory over Trinidad and Tobago in the opening match of the tournament at Polideportivo 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). The Pool A match began evenly, with Trinidad and Tobago staying close on the scoreboard for much of the first set before Canada pulled away in the final points to take the lead in the match. The Canadians delivered their strongest performance in the second set, applying pressure from the service line and showing greater effectiveness in attack to build a wide advantage and win it 25-13. Trinidad and Tobago responded in the third and pulled within 20-19, but Canada delivered in the decisive moments to close out the match in straight sets. More  Español

August 8th. 2026
Coaches Share Their Expectations for the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup

MORELOS, Mexico, August 8, 2026.- The head coaches of the ten national teams participating in the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup shared their expectations ahead of the start of the tournament, which will be held at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). During the pre-tournament interviews, the coaches spoke about their teams’ preparation, the goals they have set for the competition, and the level of competition they expect to face in Morelos, while also highlighting the importance of the Pan American Cup within their respective national team programs. More  Español

August 7th. 2026
2026 Men’s Pan American Cup Set to Begin in Morelos

MORELOS, Mexico, August 7, 2026. – Ten national teams will compete for the title at the 19th Men’s Pan American Cup, to be held from August 9 to 16 at Poliforum 2 de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM) in Morelos, Mexico. The 2026 edition follows a historic 2025 tournament. More  Español