Puerto Rico defeated Algeria 3–0 in the Pool D Preliminary Phase of the FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026 in Los Andes, Chile.
Puerto Rico controlled the match across all three sets, winning 25–14, 25–6 and 25–18 to secure a straight-set victory.
Puerto Rico established a strong advantage in the opening set, limiting Algeria to 14 points and taking the first set 25–14.
The second set was even more dominant. Puerto Rico restricted Algeria to just six points, winning 25–6 and moving within one set of completing the sweep.
Algeria improved in the third set and reached 18 points, but Puerto Rico maintained its advantage and closed out the match 25–18.
Standout Performances
- Puerto Rico: Defeated Algeria 3–0.
- Algeria: Managed six points in the second set before responding with a stronger third set.
- Stage: Preliminary Phase.
- Pool: Pool D.
- Result: Puerto Rico won in straight sets.
Turning Point
The second set was the clearest turning point. Puerto Rico dominated the set 25–6, establishing a 2–0 match lead and putting Algeria under pressure to extend the contest.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026
- Category: Women’s U17
- Stage: Preliminary Phase
- Pool: Pool D
- Location: Los Andes, Chile
- Winner: Puerto Rico
- Runner-up: Algeria
- Match Score: Puerto Rico 3–0 Algeria
- Set Scores: 25–14, 25–6, 25–18