South American U19 Volleyball semifinals set in Maracaibo

The South American U19 Women's Volleyball Championship in Maracaibo, Venezuela, has reached its semifinal stage, with teams competing for spots in the 2027 World Championship.

Venezuela secured a place in the semifinals after a 3-0 victory over Chile (25-21, 25-18, 25-16). They are scheduled to face Argentina in their semifinal match. Argentina enters the round undefeated after defeating Brazil 3-1.

Peru, having finished at the top of Group A with a perfect record, will face Brazil in a highly anticipated semifinal clash. Brazil advances from Group B despite a recent loss to Argentina. The winner of the Peru-Brazil match will secure a direct spot in the tournament final.

Other results from the tournament include Bolivia defeating Ecuador 3-0 and Chile defeating Ecuador 3-1. Uruguay is also participating in the competition, aiming to gain international experience despite being unable to reach the semifinals.