2026 Men’s CSV South American Volleyball Championship
Brazil won the 2026 Men’s CSV South American Volleyball Championship.
2026 Men's Edition at a Glance
Brazil reclaimed the men’s South American title in Rio de Janeiro with a perfect five-win round-robin campaign. Argentina finished second and Chile secured bronze.
The championship sent Brazil directly to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and qualified the three medalists for the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Cup.
Performance Leaders
Ricardo Lucarelli · Brazil
Most Valuable Player
How the 2026 Edition Was Decided
Brazil reached the final day without losing a set and then defeated Argentina 3–0 in the decisive meeting between the top two teams. The result restored Brazil to the continental throne after Argentina’s 2023 breakthrough.
Chile’s 3–0 win over Bolivia secured third place and the final South American berth at the 2027 World Cup.
Format, Field & Host
Six national teams played a single round robin at the Maracanãzinho. Each team played five matches and the final table determined the medals.
The champion earned South America’s direct LA28 quota, while the top three qualified for the 2027 World Cup.
What Defined the 2026 Men's Edition
TITLE RECLAIMED
Brazil returned to first place
Brazil finished 5–0 and closed the championship by sweeping Argentina.
ROAD TO LOS ANGELES
Gold also meant Olympic qualification
The continental title secured Brazil’s direct place at LA28.
CHILE BREAKTHROUGH
Bronze carried a World Cup place
Chile finished third and qualified for the 2027 World Cup alongside Brazil and Argentina.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2026
Brazil Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Argentina Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Chile Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Colombia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryVenezuela Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryBolivia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entry2026 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2026 men’s South American Championship?
Brazil won the title with five wins from five matches.
Who completed the podium?
Argentina finished second and Chile third.
Was there a knockout final?
No. The six-team championship was decided by a single round-robin table.
Who was the MVP?
Brazil outside hitter Ricardo Lucarelli was named MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
