Brazil's coach praises the Peruvian women's volleyball team ahead of their South American Championship 2026 match: "We must always have great respect for their style of play."

The Peru women's national volleyball team is scheduled to face Brazil on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, during the second day of the 2026 South American Volleyball Championship. The match takes place at the Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro, starting at 18:00 Peru time.

Ahead of the fixture, Brazil head coach José Roberto Guimarães praised the Peruvian squad, stating that their volleyball school always commands deep respect. This recognition follows Peru's encouraging performance in their tournament debut, despite suffering a 3-1 defeat against Argentina.

National teams including Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Venezuela are competing in the tournament to secure qualification spots for the upcoming World Championship in the United States and Canada.