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Men's volleyball team, in a slump, will have Argentina as a major rival for the Olympic spot at South American tournament

oglobo15 September 2026 at 10:00

After poor performances in recent competitions, the Brazilian men's volleyball team debuts in the South American tournament this Tuesday, against Chile, at 8 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanãzinho, seeking early qualification for the Los Angeles-2028 Games. Channel Sportv2 will broadcast live. The tournament will be played in a single round-robin format, and the champion secures a spot in the next Olympics.

Unlike women's volleyball, in the men's case, Brazil is not the overwhelming favorite. It is the team with the best chances of winning, has 33 titles in the South American tournament, but will have Argentina, the current champions, as the main rival for the Olympic spot.

Fans of volleyball have been demanding more grit and effort from the players, comparing the current squad with previous generations, characterized by commitment and dedication. The Brazilian team is in eighth place in the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) ranking, being the best team in the American continent.

Argentina, in 14th place, is the second best team on the continent, followed by Chile (30th), Colombia (41st), Venezuela (51st) and Bolivia.

Why this matters

Brazilian readers who follow volleyball need to know that the men's national team is facing a critical phase and will have difficulty securing the Olympic spot, as Argentina, current champions, is a heavyweight rival. The tournament at Maracanãzinho is an opportunity for the team to show improvement and calm the fans, who demand more dedication from the players compared to previous generations.

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