Overview

• Canada overcame an opening-set deficit to edge Thailand 3-2 on July 13 at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.
• Hilary Howe Johnson led the Canadians with 25 points and Emily Maglio contributed 19 in the victory over Thailand.
• The triumph lifts Canada to 16th place with three preliminary wins and ensures they avoid relegation in the 2026 Nations League.
• Earlier in the weekend, Canada fell 3-2 to hosts USA despite Johnson’s 29-point effort against Avery and Madisen Skinner.
• Back-to-back five-set matches highlighted the narrow margins and survival pressure in the 18-team round robin format.