RUSE, Bulgaria — Reigning Olympic champion Brazil ended Canada's unbeaten run at the world volleyball championship.
Brazil downed Canada 3-1 (25-22, 19-25, 25-23, 25-18) on Monday in Pool B action.
The loss dropped Canada's record to 3-1 heading into their first-round finale on Tuesday against France.
Brazil has now won four straight matches against Canada in world championship play. The past three came in straight sets.
Canadian captain Gord Perrin led the team with 18 points. Sharone Vernon-Evans chipped in with 16.
Despite the loss, Canada has secured a spot in the second round.
The top four teams in each six-team pool advance. Canada is tied with Brazil for second, just behind the Netherlands (4-1).
The Canadian Press