Cuba defeats Canada to avoid VNL relegation, sets up clash with Italy

In Osaka, Cuba's men's volleyball team beat Canada 3‑0 (25‑22, 25‑21, 29‑27) to secure its place in the 2027 Volleyball Nations League, consigning Canada to relegation. The victory, highlighted by Miguel Ángel López's 16 points and Marlon Yant's 14, gave Cuba three consecutive wins after an eight‑match losing streak, leaving the Cuban side 15th overall with 10 points.

With qualification assured, Cuba will close the preliminaries on Sunday against world‑champion Italy, while Canada, also on 10 points, drops to 17th and must seek promotion for the 2028 edition.