Argentina defeated Peru 3–2 in the Playoff 9–16 – Final Round of the FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026 on 14 August 2026 in Santiago, Chile.
The match went the full five sets, with Argentina recovering after Peru took the first set. The set scores were 27–29, 25–16, 25–18, 18–25 and 15–11.
Peru opened strongly and took a narrow first-set victory 29–27. Argentina responded in the second set, winning 25–16 to level the match.
Argentina continued its momentum in the third set, securing a 25–18 victory to move ahead 2–1.
Peru fought back in the fourth set, winning 25–18 to force a deciding fifth set. Argentina then regained control in the final set and won 15–11, completing the 3–2 victory.
Standout Performances
- Argentina: Defeated Peru 3–2.
- Peru: Won the first and fourth sets but could not close out the match.
- Round: Playoff 9–16 – Final Round.
- Result: Argentina won after five sets.
Turning Point
The fourth set was crucial. Peru’s 25–18 victory levelled the match at 2–2, but Argentina responded in the deciding set and secured the match 15–11.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026
- Category: Women’s U17
- Round: Playoff 9–16 – Final Round
- Match: #77
- Date: 14 August 2026
- Location: Santiago, Chile
- Winner: Argentina
- Runner-up: Peru
- Match Score: Argentina 3–2 Peru
- Set Scores: 27–29, 25–16, 25–18, 18–25, 15–11