Mexico and USA Advance to U19 World Championship Eightfinals
July 6, 2025. – Mexico and the United States secured their spots in
the Eightfinals at the FIVB U19 Women’s Volleyball World
Championship this Sunday in Croatia and Serbia.
The following teams clinched their place in the next round: Germany
and Mexico (Pool A), Serbia (Pool B), Bulgaria, the United States,
and Türkiye (Pool C), and Belgium (Pool D). They join the seven
teams that had already qualified on Friday: Croatia, Brazil, Chinese
Taipei, Poland, Italy, China, and Japan. Only two remaining spots
are up for grabs on Monday.
Pool A
Germany and Mexico joined host Croatia as the three teams advancing
to the Eightfinals, while Thailand, Egypt, and Canada are still
fighting for the last remaining ticket.
Mexico made a major move with a 3-0 win (25-19, 25-22, 25-18) over
Canada. Three players reached double digits for Mexico: Isabella
Annie Ocampo, Angelica Jazmín Torres Galván, and middle blocker
Aitana Rettke Tanguma, each scoring 10 points. Canada’s Sofia Zabjek
led all scorers with 13 points. Mexico now holds a 2-2 record with 6
points, while Canada sits at 1-3 with 3 points.
Croatia kept its unbeaten record intact by defeating Egypt 3-0
(25-16, 25-21, 25-15). Opposite hitter Asja Zolota led the way with
16 points, while Gena Mohamed was Egypt’s top scorer with 9. With
this result, Mexico secured its eightfinals spot. Egypt, now 1-3,
will face Mexico on Monday in a decisive match.
Pool B
Puerto Rico earned its first win of the tournament with a 3-0
victory (25-22, 25-12, 25-19) over the Dominican Republic. Diangelie
González and Johnnyeshka Carrasquillo both scored 12 points. Ambar
Avril Hernández led the Dominicans with 11 points.
Serbia secured qualification with a win over Argentina, while Puerto
Rico and Argentina will battle on Monday for the last spot. Brazil
and Chinese Taipei had already qualified.
Puerto Rico will need a strong performance against China and must
hope that Argentina does not defeat the Dominican Republic. The
Dominican team is mathematically eliminated from contention.
Pool C
Bulgaria, the United States, and Türkiye advanced to the Eighfinals,
joining previously qualified Poland. Spain and Peru will move on to
the 17th–24th place playoffs.
Bulgaria outlasted the United States in a thrilling five-set match
(25-15, 16-25, 27-25, 13-25, 15-5). Kalina Veneva led Bulgaria with
18 points, while Suliane Davis posted 17 for the U.S. The Americans
dominated in blocks (16-4), but Bulgaria held the edge in attacks
(60-51) and aces (9-7).
Pool D
Belgium joined Italy, China, and Japan as the teams advancing to the
next round. Tunisia and Chile will play in the 17th–24th place
bracket.
Match Schedule – Monday, July 7
The final day of pool play features key matchups for NORCECA teams:
Pool A: Mexico vs Egypt at 15:15 (local time); Canada vs Germany at
21:15
Pool B: Dominican Republic vs Argentina at 15:15; Puerto Rico vs
China at 21:15
Pool C: United States vs Türkiye at 21:15 |