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NORCECA Teams Fall at U19 World Championship
July 28, 2025. – The four NORCECA teams competing at the U19 Boys’
World Championship all ended up losing their respective matches.
Puerto Rico 0 – Pakistan 3
In Pool A, Puerto Rico lost its chances of qualifying for the finals
after falling to Pakistan 0-3 (19-25, 21-25, 17-25). With only one
match left in the group stage, Puerto Rico was eliminated after
recording four losses and no wins.
Pakistan outperformed Puerto Rico across the board, leading in
attacks (40-30), blocks (8-5), and serves (3-0). Jean Paul González
was Puerto Rico’s top scorer with 10 points, all on attacks.
Canada 0 – Bulgaria 3
Canada fell 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 25-21) to Pool B leaders Bulgaria.
Although they still have a mathematical chance of reaching the
finals, the odds are stacked against the Canadians, and their path
looks extremely complicated.
Canada held the edge over Bulgaria in blocks (6-3) and serves (3-2),
while Bulgaria was stronger in attacks (39-32). Ethan Baraniuk with
13 points and Tyson Dezutter with 11 were Canada’s best scorers.
United States 0 – Brazil 3
In Pool D, the United States was blanked by Brazil 0-3 (21-25,
22-25, 22-25). Despite the loss, the U.S. could still be the only
NORCECA team to advance to the Round of 16. To secure their spot,
they must defeat Korea on Tuesday.
The U.S. outperformed Brazil in attacks (39-36), while the
Brazilians held the edge in blocks (9-7) and serves (3-1). Grant
Lamoureux led the American squad with 13 points.
Cuba 2 – Colombia 3
In Pool D, Colombia edged Cuba in five sets 3-2 (26-24, 25-18,
16-25, 17-25, 16-14). The loss sent Cuba into the classification
round for positions 17-24. The Cubans finish the group stage with
four defeats and no wins.
Cuba topped the South Americans in attacks (66-52) and serves (4-3).
Colombia shut down Cuba’s offense at the net, posting 20 blocks
compared to just 8 by the Cubans.
Alessandro González led Cuba with 19 points, while Lázaro Marrero
(17), Alejandro Rodríguez (14), and Iverson Manuel Toledano (10) all
reached double digits.
Matches Tuesday 29 (Local Time Uzbekistan)
2.00 PM – Puerto Rico vs Türkiye
5.00 PM – Canadá vs China
8.00 PM – Estados Unidos vs Korea
8.00 PM – Cuba vs Brazil | 
