Team USA repeats as team champions at Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Team USA repeats as team champions at Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam
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Team USA captured the 2026 Pickleball World Cup title in Da Nang, Vietnam, defeating the host nation in the final. The American squad, led by Jack Munro, Kat Stewart, Bobbi Oshiro, and Richard Livornese, secured a 4-0 victory to repeat as champions after their 2025 win. Vietnam finished with the silver medal, while Hong Kong took third place following a win over Japan. Sixty-six countries participated in the tournament, which utilized a round-robin group stage before transitioning to a knockout format. Jack Munro and Nicola Schoeman also earned double gold medals in the individual competitions held during the event. Future iterations of the tournament will include PPA-signed professionals following a new partnership between Pickleball Inc. and event organizers.

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  • Team USA defeated Vietnam 4-0 to win the team title.
  • Sixty-six nations competed in the 4th annual event in Da Nang.
  • Hong Kong placed third after defeating Japan.
  • Jack Munro and Nicola Schoeman secured double gold medals in individual events.
  • Professional players will be eligible for the tournament beginning next year.
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Team USA repeated as World Cup champions at the 4th annual Pickleball World Cup in De Nang, Vietnam. In the individual competitions, Jack Munro and Nicola Schoeman both won double golds.

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