# South American women's volleyball championship

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-womens-volleyball-championship
> Updated: 2026-09-08T00:10:45.000Z. Sources: 49. Developments: 2.

The Brazilian women’s national volleyball team continued its strong start in the South American Championship with a 3-0 victory over Peru at the Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro. The match scores were 25-16, 25-16, and 25-15.

This win marks Brazil’s second consecutive 3-0 victory in the tournament, following their opening match against Venezuela. Top performers for Brazil in the match against Peru included central Diana and captain Gabi Guimarães, who both recorded 12 points, while Ana Cristina contributed 11 points. The team is currently coached by Zé Roberto Guimarães.

The championship follows a round-robin format involving six nations: Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile. It serves as a critical qualification pathway for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with the tournament winner securing an early spot. Brazil is scheduled to face Colombia in its next match.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Brazil defeats Venezuela in South American volleyball opener

Brazil's women's volleyball team defeated Venezuela 3-0 in their South American Championship opener, marking the return of captain Gabi Guimarães.

47 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/z-roberto-guimares-supports-brazils-seleo-b-volleyball-project

### 2026-09-05: France men's volleyball team defeats Brazil in Paris friendly

France's men's volleyball team defeated Brazil 3-0 in a Paris friendly match, serving as preparation for the upcoming European Championship and Brazil's South American Championship campaign.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-mens-volleyball-team-defeats-brazil-in-paris-friendly

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