U-19 NORCECA Girls Continental Championship 2026.htm

	July 20th. 2026 Canada Opens NORCECA Girls' U19 Championship with Comfortable Victory SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 20, 2026. – Canada opened its campaign at the NORCECA Girls' U19 Continental Championship with a comfortable 3-0 (25-8, 25-11, 25-10) victory over Jamaica in a Pool C match. Canada took control of the match from the opening points and never allowed Jamaica to find its rhythm. The Canadians dominated the first set convincingly and maintained the same intensity throughout the next two sets, steadily widening the margin to secure a comfortable straight-set victory. It was a one-sided contest, with Canada leading the match's key statistical categories in attacks (38-6), aces (12-0), and blocks (3-2). Jamaica, meanwhile, conceded 22 points on unforced errors, one more than Canada (21). Makenna McCann led Canada's offense with 12 points, while Bailey Royston, Alexandra Brenner, and Kellyn Mbonjo each added nine. For Jamaica, Marissa Johnson finished as her team's leading scorer with three points. *More* Español
	July 20th. 2026 Dominican Republic Overcomes Cuba in Hard-Fought Battle at NORCECA U19 SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 20, 2026. – The Dominican Republic prevailed over Cuba 3-1 (25-19, 25-13, 21-25, 25-22) in a hard-fought battle in its opening match of the NORCECA Girls' U19 Continental Championship. The Dominican Republic with a 1-0 win-loss record, matching the United States atop Pool A. The two teams will meet on the third day of competition to determine the group winner. Cuba, meanwhile, concluded pool play with its second defeat and will now await the outcome of the remaining matches to learn its opponent for the next phase, where the final tournament positions will be determined. *More* Español
	July 20th. 2026 Puerto Rico Opens NORCECA Girls' U19 Continental Championship with Victory SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 20, 2026. – Puerto Rico opened its campaign at the NORCECA Girls' U19 Continental Championship with a 3-1 (25-14, 21-25, 25-17, 25-15) victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands on the second day of competition. With the result, the U.S. Virgin Islands completed Pool B play with a 0-2 record, finishing in third place and now awaiting the outcome of the final day of pool play to determine their opponent in the next stage. Puerto Rico, meanwhile, remains in contention for the top spot in Pool B, which will be decided in its next match against Mexico. After dropping the second set, Puerto Rico responded immediately, regained control of the match in the third, and closed it out convincingly in the fourth to secure its first victory of the championship. *More* Español
	July 19th. 2026 Costa Rica Opens NORCECA Girls’ U19 in Dominant Fashion SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 19, 2026. – Costa Rica opened its campaign at the NORCECA Girls’ U19 Continental Championship in dominant fashion with a straight-set 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-15) victory over Jamaica in the match that closed the opening day of competition and kicked off Pool C action. The hosts took control from the opening set with a strong offensive performance and effective serving. Although Jamaica showed flashes of competitiveness, particularly at the net with its blocking. *More* Español
	July 19th. 2026 Mexico Opens NORCECA Girls’ U19 Continental Championship with a Win SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 19, 2026. – Mexico opened its campaign at the NORCECA Girls’ U19 Continental Championship with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-15) victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands in the first match of Pool B. Mexico had to work hard to take a closely contested opening set, as the U.S. Virgin Islands kept the score tight until the final stretch. From the second set onward, Mexico took control behind a solid blocking performance and more effective serving, imposing its rhythm to secure the victory without further difficulty. Mexico built its win with strong performances in blocking (14-11) and serving (8-3). Although the teams were nearly even in attacks (33-32), Mexico was more consistent, committing only 14 unforced errors compared to 23 by the U.S. Virgin Islands. *More* Español
	July 19th. 2026 United States Start Strong at the NORCECA Girls’ U19 Championship SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 19, 2026.– The United States opened the tournament with a convincing 3-0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-10) victory over Cuba on the first day of Pool A at the NORCECA Girls’ U19 Continental Championship. Although Cuba offered resistance in the first two sets, particularly early in the opening set and after tying the score at 16-16 in the second, the United States imposed its stronger offense and went on to dominate the match convincingly, especially in the third set. The Americans held a 41-21 advantage in attacks, while also leading Cuba in service aces (10-0) and blocks (4-1). Both teams finished even with 20 points scored from opponents' errors. *More* Español
	July 16th. 2026 NORCECA Girls’ U19 Championship Offers Four Berths to the World Championship SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 18, 2026. – The nine national teams competing in the 2026 NORCECA Girls’ U19 Continental Championship will battle for one of four available berths to the 2027 FIVB Girls’ U19 World Championship. Pool A features defending champions the United States, along with the Dominican Republic and Cuba. Pool B includes Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, while host Costa Rica will compete in Pool C alongside Canada and Jamaica. The tournament will award four places to the 2027 FIVB Girls’ U19 World Championship, with the four semifinalists earning automatic qualification. *More* Español
	July 16th. 2026 Future Stars Head to Costa Rica for the 2026 NORCECA Girls' U19 Championship SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 16, 2026. – Nine of NORCECA's top young women's national teams will gather in Costa Rica for the 2026 NORCECA Girls' U19 Continental Championship, to be held from July 19 to 24 at the Gimnasio Nacional in San José, where they will compete for the continental title. The championship is the region's pathway to the 2027 FIVB Girls' U19 World Championship and a key stage in the development of the region's most promising young athletes as they progress toward the senior national team level. *More* Español
	July 16th. 2026 Future Stars Head to Costa Rica for the 2026 NORCECA Girls' U19 Championship SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 16, 2026. – Nine of NORCECA's top young women's national teams will gather in Costa Rica for the 2026 NORCECA Girls' U19 Continental Championship, to be held from July 19 to 24 at the Gimnasio Nacional in San José, where they will compete for the continental title. The championship is the region's pathway to the 2027 FIVB Girls' U19 World Championship and a key stage in the development of the region's most promising young athletes as they progress toward the senior national team level. *More* Español
	July 16th. 2026 Future Stars Head to Costa Rica for the 2026 NORCECA Girls' U19 Championship SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 16, 2026. – Nine of NORCECA's top young women's national teams will gather in Costa Rica for the 2026 NORCECA Girls' U19 Continental Championship, to be held from July 19 to 24 at the Gimnasio Nacional in San José, where they will compete for the continental title. The championship is the region's pathway to the 2027 FIVB Girls' U19 World Championship and a key stage in the development of the region's most promising young athletes as they progress toward the senior national team level. *More* Español