# Cuba men's national volleyball team performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cuba-mens-national-volleyball-team-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-27T17:23:20.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 5.

The Cuban men’s national volleyball team has advanced to the semifinals of the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship in Moncton, Canada. Following an initial period of logistical difficulties caused by management issues within the Cuban Volleyball Federation (FCV) and the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (Inder), the team has stabilized its performance.

After securing early victories against the Dominican Republic and Guatemala, Cuba suffered a loss to the United States. However, the team recovered with a 3-0 victory over Puerto Rico, winning sets 25-21, 25-23, and 25-14. Alejandro González led the Cuban offense with 15 points, while Marlon Yant contributed 11 points.

The team has since achieved a major milestone by securing a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2027 World Championship in Poland. In the continental qualification final in Moncton, Cuba defeated Canada 3-1, with set scores of 25-21, 25-23, 23-25, and 25-22. Marlon Yant led the offensive effort with 25 points, supported by Michel Ángel López, who contributed 22 points.

Head coach Jesús Cruz noted that the strategic decision to rest players like Robertlandy Simón during the NORCECA semifinals helped ensure peak performance for the Olympic qualifiers. Osvaldo Martínez, president of the Cuban Volleyball Federation, expressed satisfaction with the team’s maturity and cohesion, noting that despite domestic economic difficulties, preparation included training camps in China and Japan. This victory marks Cuba’s first Olympic appearance since the Rio 2016 Games.

## Claims

- Cuba defeated Puerto Rico 3-0 in the NORCECA Men's Continental Volleyball Championship. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Cuba's victory over Puerto Rico consisted of set scores 25-21, 25-23, and 25-14. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Alejandro González led Cuba with 15 points. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The NORCECA tournament offers three spots for the 2027 Men's World Championship. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The tournament serves as a pathway for qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Canada defeated Mexico 3-0 to win Group A of the tournament. (single source)
- Canada's match against Mexico ended with set scores 25-15, 25-18, and 25-20. (single source)
- Sharone Vernon-Evans scored 15 points for Canada, including four aces. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Cuba men's volleyball team qualifies for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

The Cuban men's national volleyball team has qualified for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and the World Championship following successful tournament play in Canada.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-mens-volleyball-team-qualifies-for-los-angeles-2028-olympics

### 2026-09-20: Cuba men's volleyball qualifies for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

Cuba's men's volleyball team qualified for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after defeating Canada 3-1 in the NORCECA qualifying final in Moncton.

26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-mens-volleyball-qualifies-for-2028-olympics

### 2026-09-12: Cuba and Canada advance to NORCECA volleyball semifinals

Cuba and Canada have advanced to the NORCECA Men's Continental Volleyball Championship semifinals following decisive victories over Puerto Rico and Mexico in Moncton.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-and-canada-advance-to-norceca-volleyball-semifinals

### 2026-09-10: Cuba men's volleyball defeats Dominican Republic in NORCECA debut

Cuba's men's volleyball team defeated the Dominican Republic 3-0 at the NORCECA Championship in Canada, despite facing significant travel delays due to logistical mismanagement.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-mens-volleyball-defeats-dominican-republic-in-norceca-debut

### 2026-08-17: Cuba national football team sees mixed results in CONCACAF Nations League

Cuba's national football team recorded mixed results in the CONCACAF Nations League, losing 2-1 to Guadeloupe before securing a 3-0 home victory against Barbados.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-national-football-team-sees-mixed-results-in-concacaf-nations-league

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