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United States wins 2026 NORCECA Women's volleyball title

Overview

The 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Six volleyball championship has concluded in Zinacantepec, Mexico. The United States claimed the championship title after an undefeated performance, defeating the host nation, Mexico, with a 3-0 sweep in the final.

Mexico earned the silver medal, with setter Paola Rivera noted for her performance. In the bronze medal match, Puerto Rico secured the third-place position, marking the best finish in the program’s history, after defeating Cuba 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-23). Dariana Hollingsworth led the Puerto Rican effort with 21 points, while Cuba finished the tournament with a 2-5 record.

The Dominican Republic secured fifth place following a 3-0 win against Canada. Individual honors for the Dominican team included Yaneirys Rodríguez, who was named “Best Libero and Best Defender,” and Geraldine González, named “Second Best Blocker.”

Entities

NORCECA · Moncton · Flormarie Heredia · FIVB · United States

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    United States wins NORCECA Women's Volleyball Final Six

    The United States won the 2026 NORCECA Senior Women's Final Six in Mexico, defeating Mexico in the final. Puerto Rico took bronze, while Cuba and the Dominican Republic finished in fourth and fifth.

  2. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    NORCECA Women's Final Six volleyball tournament begins in Mexico

    The NORCECA Women's Final Six volleyball tournament begins in Mexico, featuring top regional teams including the Dominican Republic, USA, and Canada in a round-robin competition.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    NORCECA Men's Volleyball Championship begins in Moncton

    Eight teams compete in the 2026 NORCECA Men's Continental Championship in Moncton, Canada, vying for spots in the 2027 World Cup and Olympic qualification pathways.

Sources

arcodelsur.com · bajotecho.com.do · diarioamanecer.com.mx · elpregonerord.com · elvalle.com.mx · fedpurvoli.com · hoy.com.do · juarezhoy.com.mx · pausa.mx · prensa-latina.cu · telerebelde.icrt.cu · woomagazine.com.br

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history