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The Peruvian women’s national volleyball team was eliminated from contention for the 2027 World Cup following a 3-0 loss to Colombia on Saturday, September 12, 2026, during the South American Volleyball Championship.
Colombia secured the victory in straight sets with scores of 25-15, 25-19, and 25-20. With this result, the Colombian team, coached by Guilherme Schmitz, confirmed its qualification for the upcoming World Cup. Conversely, the defeat leaves Peru without a win in the tournament and extends the nation’s 17-year absence from the global competition.
Prior to the match, Peru’s head coach, Antonio Rizola, acknowledged the disparity between the two squads, stating that the Colombian team possessed superior experience, with many of its players competing professionally in Europe.
Peru, currently ranked 45th in the world, struggled throughout the tournament, having previously recorded losses against Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela. The team is scheduled to play its final match of the championship against Chile on Sunday, September 13, at 1:00 p.m.
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