# Brazil national volleyball team developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-national-volleyball-team-developments > Updated: 2026-09-14T13:48:00.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2. Ahead of the South American Championships, leaders of the Brazilian national volleyball teams addressed recent criticisms. Men’s setter Cachopa defended the squad’s competitive spirit and consistency, rejecting claims that the team lacked grit. In the women’s division, coach Zé Roberto Guimarães responded to critiques regarding tactical player concentration and lineup adjustments, noting that selecting specific attackers for high-pressure moments is standard practice. Following the tournament, the Brazilian women’s team secured the South American Championship title with a 3-0 victory over Argentina, guaranteeing direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Following this achievement, Guimarães announced he will step down from his coaching position after the 2028 Olympics. His departure may lead to assistant coach Fofão taking leadership. In the men’s division, the 2026 South American Men's Volleyball Championship has commenced at the Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro. Seeking Olympic qualification, the Brazilian team, coached by Bernardinho, opened their campaign with a 3-0 victory over Chile, winning sets 25-23, 25-16, and 25-21. Adriano led the scoring with 13 points, followed by Bryan with 11 and Judson with nine. Team captain Lucarelli noted an improvement in the team's morale and ability to “enjoy themselves on the court.” The tournament follows a round-robin format involving six teams: Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, and Venezuela. The winner secures a direct spot for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, while the second and third-place finishers earn spots in the 2027 FIVB Men's World Championship. Brazil is scheduled to face Bolivia next. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Brazil men's volleyball defeats Chile in South American Championship opener Brazil's men's volleyball team defeated Chile 3-0 in their South American Championship opener, moving one step closer to qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-wins-south-american-womens-volleyball-championship ### 2026-09-13: Brazil volleyball leaders address criticisms ahead of South American Championship Brazilian volleyball leaders Cachopa and coach Zé Roberto Guimarães defend team performance and tactical decisions ahead of the South American Championships and Olympic qualification. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-volleyball-leaders-address-criticisms-ahead-of-south-american-championship --- Cite as: Brazil national volleyball team developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-national-volleyball-team-developments