Puerto Rico defeated Egypt 3–2 in the Playoff 21–24 – Final Round of the FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026 on 15 August 2026 in San Felipe, Chile.
The match went the full five sets, with Puerto Rico recovering from an early deficit. The set scores were 25–18, 15–25, 25–22, 20–25 and 15–8.
Egypt won the opening set 25–18, taking the early advantage. Puerto Rico responded strongly in the second, winning 25–15 to level the match.
Puerto Rico then moved ahead by taking the third set 25–22. Egypt fought back again in the fourth set, winning 25–20 to force a deciding fifth set.
Puerto Rico dominated the deciding set, winning 15–8 to complete the 3–2 victory.
Standout Performances
- Puerto Rico: Defeated Egypt 3–2.
- Egypt: Won the first and fourth sets but could not close out the match.
- Round: Playoff 21–24 – Final Round.
- Result: Puerto Rico won after five sets.
Turning Point
The fifth set decided the match. After Egypt levelled the contest at 2–2 by winning the fourth set 25–20, Puerto Rico responded with a 15–8 victory in the decider.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026
- Category: Women’s U17
- Round: Playoff 21–24 – Final Round
- Match: #74
- Date: 15 August 2026
- Location: San Felipe, Chile
- Winner: Puerto Rico
- Runner-up: Egypt
- Match Score: Puerto Rico 3–2 Egypt
- Set Scores: 18–25, 25–15, 25–22, 20–25, 15–8