U.S. Men's Sitting Falls to Egypt in Four-Setter at 2026 Worlds

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 12, 2026) – After a weather delay suspended play for a day, the U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team battled No. 1 ranked Egypt before falling, 3-1 (24-26, 25-15, 25-18, 25-8) on Sunday at the 2026 World ParaVolley World Championship in Hangzhou, China.

The U.S. (1-1) will face Rwanda (0-2) at 10 p.m. PT tonight.

The U.S. nearly matched Egypt in kills (42-40) and service aces (11-8), while Egypt finished with a 17-5 advantage in blocks.

“I think these are the good opportunities that are going to help us find what it is really going to take to find ourselves on the podium more times than not. I told the guys we are not waiting for something, it is not just going to happen for us. They have to be able to do it every time. We are the underdogs, so we have to chase,” said U.S. head coach Greg Walker. “First set was great when we came from behind and chased it, but Egypt has a lot of experience, and they find themselves in medal rounds a lot. I think there is a lot to learn from it. To be on any podium, you have to have to go through Egypt and go through this type of team. There is a lot to learn.”

Zach Upp led all players with 22 points and six service aces, recording 15 kills and a block. Eric Duda totaled eight points on seven kills and a block, and middle Roderick Green finished with seven points on four kills, two blocks and an ace.

Robbie Onusko contributed six points on five kills and a block, and fellow outside Ben Aman scored five points on four kills and an ace. James Stuck delivered three kills and Jason Roberts added two.

U.S. Men’s Sitting Team Roster for World Championship

No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown)
1 Travis Ricks (L, 5-7, San Diego, Calif.)
2 Dan Regan (OH, 6-0, St. Louis, Mo.)
3 Nick Dadgostar (L, 6-0, Sidney, Neb.)
4 Ben Aman (OH, 6-5, Edmond, Okla.)
5 Eric Duda (S/OH, 6-5, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
6 Alex Wilson (OPP/OH, 6-6, Saugerties, N.Y.)
8 James Stuck (S/OH, 6-5, New Kensington, Pa.)
10 Robbie Onusko (OH, 6-0, Daytona Beach, Fla.)
11 Roderick Green (MB, 6-3, West Monroe, La.)
17 Zach Upp (OH, 6-5, Bartlett, Ill.)
18 Jason Roberts (OH, 6-3, Moncks Corner, S.C.)
19 Danny Alvarez Rivadeneira (L/DS, 5-8, West Jordan, Utah, Intermountain)
49 Sam Surowiec (OH, 6-2, Everett, Wash.)

Head Coach: Greg Walker
Assistant Coach: Ladislav Lelkes
Assistant Coach: Julie Allen
Performance Analyst: Sydnie Mabry
Sport Psychologist: Taylor Gabler
Athletic Trainer: Whitney Padgett
Team Leader: Connor Martin
Consultant: Dave Dantes

Schedule

All times Pacific
July 10: USA def. Ukraine, 3-2 (25-23, 25-21, 15-25, 20-25, 15-12)
July 11: Egypt def. USA, 3-1 (24-26, 25-15, 25-18, 25-8)
July 12: USA vs. Rwanda, 10 p.m.
July 13: Round of 16
July 14: Quarterfinals and classification matches
July 15: Semifinals and knockout rounds
July 16: Bronze medal match and placement matches
July 17: Gold medal match