July 6th. 2026

Coaches talk about their teams ahead of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 6, 2026 – A total of eight national teams completed the preliminary inspection and credentialing process on Monday ahead of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup, which will take place from July 7 to 12 at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The United States enters the tournament seeking its fourth consecutive title in a competition that also features Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, Belize, Costa Rica, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic. In addition to awarding NORCECA Ranking points toward qualification for the 2027 Continental Championship, the tournament will also serve as part of the qualification pathway to the 2028 FIVB U21 Women’s World Championship. More  Español 

July 3rd. 2026
USA Aims for Fourth Consecutive Title at Women’s U21 Pan American Cup

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 3, 2026. – The 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup is set to take place from July 7 to 12 at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio, where eight national teams will compete for the continental title. The participating teams are divided into two pools. Pool A features Canada, Mexico, the United States, and Venezuela, while Pool B includes Belize, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The United States enters the tournament as the three-time defending champion and the most successful team in the competition's history. The Americans claimed the 2025 title with an undefeated campaign, winning every match in straight sets to secure their fourth Pan American Cup crown, following previous championships in 2017, 2022, 2023, and 2025. More  Español 

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