United States beats Puerto Rico in U17 volleyball as Municipal clinches first CONCACAF win for Guatemala

The United States men's U17 volleyball team defeated Puerto Rico 3-0 (14-25, 23-25, 17-25) in the Pan American Cup, improving to 2-0 in Group B while Puerto Rico fell to 0-2. The match featured strong attacking and blocking by the Americans, while Puerto Rico struggled with service errors.

In football, Guatemalan club Municipal secured its first victory in the CONCACAF competition, beating Belize's Verdes FC in a match held in Belmopan. The win marks Municipal's inaugural success in the regional tournament after a series of draws and defeats.

Both events highlight the competitive challenges faced by Central American teams in their respective sports as they seek to improve their standing in regional tournaments.