August 15th. 2026
USA Defeats Mexico in Straight Sets and Advances to Pan American Cup Final

MORELOS, Mexico, August 15, 2026.- The United States advanced to the final of the 2026 Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating host Mexico 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-16) in the semifinals on Saturday at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). The United States will face Puerto Rico for the gold medal, while Mexico will play Canada for the bronze medal. Team USA, the most successful team in Men’s Pan American Cup history with five titles, will play for the gold medal for the ninth time. In addition to its five championships, the United States has three silver medals and one bronze. More  Español

August 15th. 2026
Puerto Rico Goes for First Pan American Cup Title after Defeating Canada

MORELOS, Mexico, August 15, 2026.- Puerto Rico will go in search of its first Men’s Pan American Cup title after defeating Canada 3-1 (25-18, 25-23, 17-25, 25-20) in the semifinals of the 19th edition of the tournament, being held at Poliforum 2 of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). Puerto Rico advanced to the Pan American Cup final for the third time in the history of the event  and for the first time since 2017. The Puerto Ricans won the silver medal in their two previous finals, in 2007 against Mexico and in 2017 against Argentina, and  they also have two bronze medals. The victory had a sense of revenge for Puerto Rico, which had fallen to Canada in four sets during the preliminary round.  More  Español

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