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📅 Match Details
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Fixture: Canada vs USA
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Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
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Time: 16:00 EDT (Ottawa local time) / 23:00 Türkiye time / 20:00 PDT
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Venue: TD Place Arena, Ottawa, Canada
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Competition: Men’s Volleyball Nations League 2026, Pool 1 Week 1
🌍 Match Times by Country
| Country | Local Time | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 16:00 EDT | CBC Sports / VBTV |
| USA | 16:00 EDT | CBS Sports Network / VBTV |
| Türkiye | 23:00 TRT Spor | |
| Brazil | 17:00 BRT | SporTV |
| UK | 21:00 BST | VBTV |
| China | 04:00 CST (June 14) | CCTV-5 |
| Philippines | 04:00 PHT (June 14) | GMA GTV |
📺 Official Live Streaming Links
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VBTV (Worldwide): https://www.volleyballworld.tv
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Canada (CBC Sports): https://www.cbc.ca/sports
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USA (CBS Sports): https://www.cbssports.com
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Türkiye (TRT Spor): https://www.trtspor.com.tr
🔍 Match Analysis
This North American derby is one of the most anticipated fixtures of Week 1. Canada, playing at home, relies on strong middle blocking and the leadership of Nicholas Hoag. Their recent five-set battle against Germany showed resilience but also exposed weaknesses in serve reception.
USA, ranked higher globally, enters unbeaten with victories over Germany and Poland. Their offense is powered by Matt Anderson and Aaron Russell, while setter Micah Christenson orchestrates a balanced attack. The Americans’ depth and consistency make them slight favorites, but Canada’s home crowd could tilt momentum.
Historically, USA has dominated head-to-head encounters, but Canada has pulled off upsets in past tournaments, including a memorable win in 2017. Expect long rallies, tactical serving, and a fierce contest for Pool 1 supremacy.
🌟 Key Players
Canada:
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Nicholas Hoag — captain and outside hitter
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Stephen Maar — reliable scorer
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Lucas Van Berkel — strong middle blocker
USA:
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Matt Anderson — veteran outside hitter
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Aaron Russell — explosive attacker
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Micah Christenson — world-class setter
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