Spain defeated Brazil 3–2 in the Pool C Preliminary Phase of the FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026 in Santiago, Chile.
The match went the full five sets, with Spain recovering from a 2–1 deficit to secure the victory. The set scores were 22–25, 27–25, 25–20, 26–28 and 15–13.
Brazil took the opening set 25–22, putting Spain under early pressure. Spain responded in the second set, edging Brazil 27–25 in a tightly contested battle to level the match.
Brazil regained the advantage in the third set, winning 25–20 and moving one set away from victory.
Spain then forced a deciding set by taking the fourth 28–26. The contest went down to the fifth set, where Spain held on to win 15–13, completing the comeback and securing the 3–2 victory.
Standout Performances
- Spain: Defeated Brazil 3–2.
- Brazil: Won the first and third sets but could not close out the match.
- Stage: Preliminary Phase.
- Pool: Pool C.
- Result: Spain won after five sets.
Turning Point
The fourth set proved crucial. Brazil was one set away from victory after taking the third 25–20, but Spain edged the extended fourth set 28–26 to force a deciding fifth set.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026
- Category: Women’s U17
- Stage: Preliminary Phase
- Pool: Pool C
- Location: Santiago, Chile
- Winner: Spain
- Runner-up: Brazil
- Match Score: Spain 3–2 Brazil
- Set Scores: 22–25, 27–25, 25–20, 26–28, 15–13