2026 Women’s CSV South American Volleyball Championship
Brazil won the 2026 Women’s CSV South American Volleyball Championship.
2026 Women's Edition at a Glance
Brazil won the 2026 women’s South American title at the Maracanãzinho after completing the six-team round robin unbeaten. The hosts finished first ahead of Argentina and Colombia.
The title also carried global consequences: Brazil secured South America’s direct Los Angeles 2028 Olympic place, while Brazil, Argentina and Colombia qualified for the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Cup.
Performance Leaders
Gabriela Guimarães · Brazil
Most Valuable Player
How the 2026 Edition Was Decided
Brazil controlled the championship from the opening round and did not drop a set in five matches. The closing 3–0 victory over Argentina confirmed a perfect 15-point campaign.
Colombia finished third on seven points, one point ahead of Venezuela, after the round-robin tiebreak picture was settled on the final day.
Format, Field & Host
Six national teams played a single round robin at the Maracanãzinho. Every team played five matches, with the final table determining the medals; there were no semifinals or championship final.
The champion earned a direct LA28 Olympic quota and the top three secured CSV places at the 2027 World Cup.
What Defined the 2026 Women's Edition
PERFECT HOME RUN
Brazil swept the field
Brazil finished 5–0 and 15–0 in sets, closing the title with a straight-set win over Argentina.
OLYMPIC REWARD
The continental crown delivered LA28
Winning the championship gave Brazil South America’s direct women’s Olympic quota.
WORLD CUP TRIO
The podium moved on to 2027
Brazil, Argentina and Colombia earned the region’s three World Cup places.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2026
Brazil Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Argentina Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Colombia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Venezuela Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryPeru Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryChile Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entry2026 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2026 women’s South American Championship?
Brazil won the title with an undefeated 5–0 record.
Who finished second and third?
Argentina finished second and Colombia third.
Was there a final?
No. The six-team championship used a single round robin, so the final standings determined the medals.
Who was the MVP?
Brazil captain Gabriela Guimarães was named MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
