Japan defeated Argentina 3–1 in the Final 11–12 – Final Round of the FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026 on 17 August 2026 in Santiago, Chile.
Japan won three of the four sets, with the scores 25–21, 25–21, 22–25 and 25–19.
Japan took control early by winning the opening set 25–21. Argentina responded in the second set, but Japan again held the advantage and secured another 25–21 victory.
Argentina fought back in the third set, winning 25–22 to reduce the deficit to 2–1.
Japan closed out the match in the fourth set, winning 25–19 to secure the 3–1 victory.
Standout Performances
- Japan: Defeated Argentina 3–1.
- Argentina: Won the third set but could not force a deciding fifth set.
- Round: Final 11–12 – Final Round.
- Result: Japan won in four sets.
Turning Point
Argentina’s 25–22 third-set victory briefly extended the match, but Japan responded in the fourth set and closed it out 25–19.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship 2026
- Category: Women’s U17
- Round: Final 11–12 – Final Round
- Match: #99
- Date: 17 August 2026
- Location: Santiago, Chile
- Winner: Japan
- Runner-up: Argentina
- Match Score: Japan 3–1 Argentina
- Set Scores: 25–21, 25–21, 22–25, 25–19