North, Central America and Caribbean
10 national teams entered qualification. The teams were distributed according to their position in the FIVB Senior Women's Rankings. Teams ranked 1–7 automatically qualified for the second round.
| Sub Pool D | Pool K | Pool L |
|---|---|---|
|
Aruba |
Dominican Republic |
Puerto Rico |
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