Brazil and Canada advanced to the finals of the XVI Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup. Brazil solidified their spot with a convincing 3-0 victory over Chile (25-23, 25-20, 25-21), marking their first final since 2018. Notably, they’ll be eyeing their fourth gold medal, with the last win recorded in 2015. Darlan Ferreira led the team’s scoring with 21 points, while Víctor Almeida chipped in 11 points.
On the other side, Canada earned their final berth by overcoming Mexico in a 3-1 face-off (25-19, 23-25, 25-22, 25-18). This marks Canada’s second consecutive final appearance. The team’s performance was notably buoyed by players like Isaac Heslinga, Fynnian McCarthy, and Jordan Canham, who collectively notched up a significant portion of Canada’s points.
Both teams are geared up for the showdown, with Brazil’s coach, Carlos Schawnke, emphasizing the young team’s merit and dedication.
