Overview
- Argentina’s three straight losses in Week 3 culminated in a 3-1 defeat to the United States at Chiba Port Arena.
- Opposite Pablo Kukartsev scored 30 points to lead Argentina in the match despite the loss.
- Argentina drops to a 5–6 record and 11th place, eliminating them from contention for the Final 8.
- Argentina will close its VNL campaign against Turkey on Saturday with no opportunity to advance.
- The United States improved to 6–5 and must win its final match to secure a spot in the Final 8.