Xuan Yachen (2nd R) of China celebrates during the quarterfinal match between China and Croatia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

A multiple exposure photo shows Erin Ivezic of Croatia serves the ball during the quarterfinal match between China and Croatia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Players of China greet the audience after the quarterfinal match between China and Croatia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Zhang Yijia (top L), Chen Xinyi (top C) and Chen Ruihan (top R) of China block the ball during the quarterfinal match between China and Croatia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Players of both teams compete during the quarterfinal match between China and Croatia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14, 2026. (Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua)

Emilie Stojic (R) of Croatia competes during the quarterfinal match between China and Croatia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Erin Ivezic of Croatia spikes the ball during the quarterfinal match between China and Croatia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Players of China celebrate victory after the quarterfinal match between China and Croatia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Zhang Yijia of China serves the ball during the quarterfinal match between China and Croatia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Emilie Stojic (C) of Croatia competes during the quarterfinal match between China and Croatia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Zhao Yuhan (front) of China celebrates during the quarterfinal match between China and Croatia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Players of both teams compete during the quarterfinal match between China and Croatia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14, 2026. (Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua)

Petra Dosen (top L) and Lana Drvis (top R) of Croatia block the ball during the quarterfinal match between China and Croatia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Chen Qien (2nd L) of China saves the ball during the quarterfinal match between China and Croatia at the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14, 2026. (Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua)