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United States Advances to the Round of
16 at the U19 World Championship
July 29, 2025 – The United States secured a spot in the Round of 16
of the FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship being held in Uzbekistan,
while Puerto Rico, Canada, and Cuba will play for positions 17–24.
United States 3 – Korea 1
The United States defeated Korea 3-1 (25-27, 28-26, 25-22, 25-19) to
qualify for the Round of 16, where they will face Bulgaria for a
place in the quarterfinals.
The Americans were dominant in attacks (52–44) and blocks (20–2),
while Korea held the edge in serving (8–5).
Team captain Grant Lamoureux once again excelled for the U.S.
offense, scoring 27 points (20 attacks, 5 blocks, 2 aces). Roman
Payne added 14 points (9 attacks, 5 blocks).
Puerto Rico 0 – Turkey 3
Puerto Rico fell to Turkey 0-3 (20-25, 26-28, 22-25) and will now
play for positions 17–24 starting Wednesday against Egypt.
Puerto Rico outperformed the Turks in blocking (10–6), while the
Europeans led in attacking (45–39) and serving (7–2). Gustavo
Antonio Álvarez and team captain Jean Paul González were Puerto
Rico’s top scorers with 14 points each. Álvarez recorded 12 attacks
and 2 blocks, while González contributed 12 attacks, 1 block, and 1
ace.
Canada 0 – China 3
Canada lost to China 0-3 (20-25, 17-25, 13-25) and will compete for
positions 17–24 starting Wednesday, July 30, against Colombia.
China completely dominated Canada in attacking (37–29), blocking
(11–4), and serving (6–0). Tyson Dezutter was Canada’s top scorer
with 14 points, all from attacks.
Cuba 0 – Brazil 3
In a thrilling match, Cuba fell to Brazil 0-3 (18-25, 25-27, 23-25)
and will play for positions 17–24, facing Algeria next.
Cuba held the edge in attacking (41–33) and serving (5–3), while
Brazil dominated blocking (9–4). The Cubans were hurt by 32 unforced
errors committed during the match.
Alessandro González led Cuba with 20 points (18 attacks, 1 block, 1
ace), while Alejandro Rodríguez also reached double digits with 10
points.
Matches Wednesday July 30 (local time)
Positions 17-24
11:00 AM Puerto Rico vs Egypt
TBD Cuba vs Argelia
TBD Canada vs Colombia
Eighfinals (Round of 16)
2:00 PM United States vs Bulgaria | 
