Mexico wins the U19 boys' bronze medal

BURNABY, Canada. May 17, 2026: Mexico beat Costa Rica 3-0 (25-8, 25-12, 25-15) today at the U19 NORCECA Boys’ Continental Volleyball Championship at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Mexico wins bronze and Costa Rica finishes fourth overall. The top four teams from this tournament qualified for the U19 World Championships, to be held in 2027.

It was a dominant performance by the Mexican squad – leading in attack points 45-15, blocks 8-1 and aces 8-2.  Errors were slightly in favor of Costa Rica 14-15. 

Mexico’s Head Coach Jose Eduardo Millan Lanz said after the game: “It was a tough match. We are very happy to have won the bronze medal at this continental championship and to have secured a spot at the 2027 World Championship. We have one year of work ahead to arrive in the best possible form for the World Championship. We congratulate Costa Rica; they were a strong opponent.” 

Mexican outside hitter Francisco Sebastian Merino Romero led scoring with 23 points (15 attack points, 1 block, and 7 aces.)

The winner of Canada versus USA will attain gold!