The FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship 2026 swings into action on 8 August with a full slate of 12 matches across four Chilean venues, offering a first look at the next generation of international talent as the tournament’s pool phase gets underway.
Peru vs Venezuela (01:00, San Felipe):
This highlighted opener brings together two sides with no prior meetings on the record, making this first encounter a clean slate for both programs. Peru and Venezuela will be eager to set the tone for their tournament campaigns, with neither team carrying any recent form data into this fixture. All eyes will be on San Felipe as these two South American rivals begin their group-stage journey.
Türkiye vs USA (01:00, Santiago):
Türkiye and the USA renew a rivalry that has produced tightly contested results across multiple competitions in recent months. The most recent meeting came in July 2026, when the USA edged Türkiye 3-2 in the Women’s Nations League, though Türkiye had claimed a 3-1 victory over the USA at the 2025 World Championship. Türkiye enters off a 3-1 win over Brazil in late July, while the USA’s latest results come from men’s competition, including a narrow 2-3 loss to Poland and a 3-2 win over Japan.
Brazil vs Poland (01:00, Santiago):
Brazil and Poland have split their recent encounters across men’s and women’s play, with each side claiming a win in their last two meetings. Poland took a straight-sets victory in the men’s event in July 2026, but Brazil answered back with a 3-1 win in the women’s edition a week earlier. Brazil brings momentum from back-to-back wins over Italy and Japan, while Poland’s latest results include a 3-0 sweep of Slovenia in men’s competition.
Chinese Taipei vs Korea (01:00, Los Andes):
Chinese Taipei and Korea met twice in June 2026 at the AVC Women’s Nations Cup, with Korea winning both encounters — a 3-0 sweep followed by a 3-2 nail-biter. Chinese Taipei’s recent form comes from men’s competition, including a 3-0 win over New Zealand, while Korea also saw men’s action with a 3-1 victory over Qatar. The head-to-head history suggests a competitive dynamic, with Korea holding the upper hand in their most recent meetings.
Puerto Rico vs Algeria (04:00, Los Andes):
Puerto Rico and Algeria have no recorded head-to-head meetings, making this a fresh matchup in the tournament’s early hours. Puerto Rico’s most recent results come from the 2025 World Championship, where they fell to Brazil, Greece, and France. Algeria enters with no recent form data available, leaving both teams to define their tournament trajectory in this opening clash.
Argentina vs Spain (04:00, Santiago):
Argentina and Spain meet with no previous encounters on record, setting up an unpredictable opener. Argentina’s latest results come from men’s competition in July 2026, including a 3-2 loss to Cuba and a 0-3 defeat at the hands of Italy. Spain’s most recent matches date to the 2025 World Championship, where they secured a 3-1 win over Bulgaria but fell to Canada in five sets and were swept by Türkiye.
Egypt vs Czechia (04:00, Santiago):
Egypt and Czechia have no history on the books, and their recent paths could not look more different. Egypt’s last recorded outings were all losses at the 2025 World Championship, dropping matches to Sweden, the Netherlands, and Thailand. Czechia, on the other hand, enters on a high from the Women’s Nations League in July 2026, having beaten France in five sets and Bulgaria in four, though they were swept by the Netherlands in between.
Mexico vs Philippines (04:00, San Felipe):
Mexico and the Philippines open their tournament with no prior head-to-head meetings. Mexico’s recent form includes a five-set win over Colombia at the 2025 World Championship, but also losses to the Dominican Republic and China. The Philippines come off the 2026 SEA Women’s V Cup, where they dropped three straight matches — to Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam — all in four or five sets, showing they can push opponents deep.
Japan vs Croatia (07:00, Santiago):
Japan and Croatia have met once before, with Japan sweeping Croatia 3-0 in the 2023 Women’s Nations League. Japan’s recent results come from men’s competition in August 2026, including a 3-1 win over China and a tight 2-3 loss to the USA. Croatia’s last recorded results also date to the 2023 Nations League, where they were swept by Türkiye and the Netherlands and lost in straight sets to Italy.
Chile vs Thailand (07:00, Santiago):
The hosts take the court against Thailand, with no head-to-head history between these two teams. Thailand enter on strong form, having won the 2026 SEA Women’s V Cup with three consecutive victories — a 3-0 sweep of Vietnam, a 3-2 win over the Philippines, and a 3-1 victory over Indonesia. Chile will rely on home support in Santiago as they open their campaign without any recent form data to draw on.
China vs Tunisia (07:00, San Felipe):
China and Tunisia have never faced each other, making this a first-time meeting between the two nations. China’s recent results come from July 2026 competition, including a 3-1 loss to Japan in men’s play and a 3-1 defeat to Italy in the Women’s Nations League. Tunisia enter with no recent form data available, leaving their opening performance an open question as they face a side with significant international experience.
Italy vs Dominican Republic (07:00, Los Andes):
Italy and the Dominican Republic share a rich head-to-head history in the Women’s Nations League, with Italy winning all three prior meetings. The most recent came in May 2024 when Italy swept the Dominican Republic 3-0, following a 3-2 win in 2023 and another 3-2 victory in 2022. Italy’s latest form includes a 3-1 win over China in the Women’s Nations League, while the Dominican Republic took a 3-1 victory over China as well, alongside losses to Canada and a five-set win over Ukraine.