NORCECA Continental Championship
The NORCECA Continental Championship brings together the leading senior national teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean. VolleyBond tracks the latest men’s and women’s editions with complete final placements, medal results, individual awards, qualification implications and recent champions.
NORCECA 2026 at a Glance
The United States won the men’s continental title in Moncton after a five-set final against Canada, with Cuba taking bronze. Erik Shoji was named the men’s tournament MVP.
Canada made history in the women’s championship in Santo Domingo, defeating the United States 3–2 for its first NORCECA women’s continental gold. Cuba won bronze and Canada’s libero Kacey Jost was named MVP.
Full Final Standings
Rank reflects final tournament placement. Pool, P, W, L and PTS reflect the preliminary phase.
Rank reflects final tournament placement. Pool, P, W, L and PTS reflect the preliminary phase.
Performance Leaders
Men's
Erik Shoji · United States
MVP
Jake Hanes · United States
27 points vs Cuba
Patrick Rogers · United States
20 points vs Guatemala
Women's
Kacey Jost · Canada
MVP
Decelise Champion · Puerto Rico
Individual award
Simone Lee · United States
Individual award
Gretell Moreno · Cuba
Individual award
Regla De La Peña · Cuba
Individual award
Paola Rivera · Mexico
Individual award
Key Results
What NORCECA 2026 Changed in the Regional Order
The United States finished first in the men’s championship, Canada took silver and Cuba claimed bronze. Those medal positions also carried major qualification value, while a separate NORCECA Olympic qualification phase followed the continental championship.
Canada’s women completed the championship undefeated at 5–0 and won the country’s first women’s NORCECA Continental Championship gold. The United States took silver and Cuba returned to the continental podium with bronze.
VolleyBond keeps the Continental Championship and the subsequent Olympic qualification phase separate. Results from the qualifier can be covered in their own context rather than being mixed into this final-placement table.
Teams in 2026
United States Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Canada Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Cuba Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Dominican Republic Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryMexico Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryPuerto Rico Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryGuatemala Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryCuraçao Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryCanada Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryUnited States Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryCuba Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryDominican Republic Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryPuerto Rico Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryMexico Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryCosta Rica Women’s National Volleyball Team
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Tournament entryTrinidad u0026 Tobago Women’s National Volleyball Team
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Tournament entryFormat, Qualification & Hosts
The 2026 NORCECA Continental Championships featured eight teams in each gender. Teams began in pool play and moved through knockout and classification matches to establish a complete final ranking from first through eighth.
The women’s championship was held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and the men’s championship was staged in Moncton, Canada. The events also carried qualification implications for the 2027 global championship cycle and the regional road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
What Defined NORCECA 2026
MEN’S TITLE
USA survived a five-set final against Canada
The United States beat Canada 3–2 in Moncton to take the men’s continental crown, with Erik Shoji named tournament MVP.
CANADA HISTORY
Canada won its first women’s NORCECA continental gold
Canada finished the women’s championship undefeated and beat the United States in a five-set final in Santo Domingo.
CUBA BRONZE
Cuba reached both continental podiums
Cuba finished third in both the men’s and women’s competitions, reinforcing its position among the region’s leading national teams.
WOMEN’S AWARDS
Kacey Jost led a diverse individual-award group
Canada’s libero earned MVP honors, while athletes from the United States, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Mexico filled the other major award categories.
Recent Champions
NORCECA Continental Championship FAQ
Which countries are part of NORCECA volleyball?
NORCECA covers national federations from North America, Central America and the Caribbean.
Who won the 2026 NORCECA Continental Championships?
The United States won the men’s title and Canada won the women’s title.
Where were the 2026 championships played?
The men’s event was held in Moncton, Canada, and the women’s event was held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Was the Olympic qualifier the same event as the Continental Championship?
No. The continental final ranking is kept separate from the subsequent regional Olympic qualification phase.
Why does this page show final placements without league points?
The event uses pools, knockout matches and classification matches. There is no single tournament-wide league-points table that can be merged across every team without distorting the official final ranking.
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