Spain defeated Brazil 3–2 in the Pool C Preliminary Phase of the FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026 on 11 August 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 made the stronger start, taking the opening set 25–22. Spain stayed close throughout the set but Brazil reached 25 points first to take an early lead.
Spain responded in the second set with a narrow 27–25 victory. The set required extra points after both teams reached 25, but Spain secured the final two points to level the match at one set apiece.
Brazil regained the advantage in the third set. The Brazilian side won 25–20, putting Spain one set away from defeat. Spain, however, remained in contention and needed to win the fourth set to force a deciding fifth.
The fourth set was another closely contested battle. Brazil reached 28 points, but Spain managed to secure 26. The result gave Brazil the set 28–26, according to the match record, while the match score remained tied at two sets apiece.
With the contest heading into a deciding fifth set, both sides were within reach of victory. Spain eventually prevailed 15–13, securing the final set by two points and completing the five-set comeback.
The result gave Spain a 3–2 victory over Brazil in Pool C.
Standout Performances
Spain’s most important achievement was its ability to recover after Brazil took the first and third sets. The Spanish side won the second set 27–25, then fought through the fourth and deciding fifth sets.
Brazil demonstrated strong resilience throughout the match, particularly by winning the opening set and responding after Spain levelled the contest. However, Spain ultimately closed out the deciding set.
Turning Point
The fourth and fifth sets determined the outcome. Spain needed to win the fourth set to stay alive and managed to do so in a tight contest before taking the deciding fifth 15–13.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026
- Category: Women’s U17
- Stage: Preliminary Phase
- Pool: Pool C
- Match: #42
- Date: 11 August 2026
- 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