The US won the tournament for the first time in 2019, but had to settle for third in Durango City in Mexico.

This year's tournament was held in Osjiek and Szeged in Hungary, marking the first time it had been held across two countries.

Turkey looked on course for their first title since 2011 when they took the first two sets 25-20 and 25-23.

However, the Americans hit back 25-22 and 25-16 to level the match, before winning the deciding tiebreak 15-10 for a remarkable victory.

They had earlier topped Pool D with victories against South Korea, Japan, Mexico and Poland, then overcame Dominican Republic 25-15, 25-15, 26-24 in the round of 16.

The US came from behind to beat Brazil 21-25, 25-19, 25-19, 23-25, 15-11, then reached the final by winning 25-18, 25-22, 20-25, 25-15 against Italy.

However, Italy recovered to take bronze at the expense of Japan, triumphing 19-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-23, 16-14.

The US head coach Jamie Morrison explained how his team found their way back to the top of the podium.

"We thought about the fact that we had nothing to lose," Morrison said.

"We knew that Turkey have a very nice group, and, on the other hand, we are a very young team.

"This entire tournament we have been getting better, overcoming difficulties.

"And if we hadn’t done it, we wouldn’t have made it to the final.

"These girls are one of a kind.

"It’s an amazing group of individuals that make a great team.

"We had six days to train and prepare for the tournament, so we were getting better here on the go, day-by-day, match-by-match."

Defending champions Russia did not compete at the event due to an ongoing ban on theirs and Belarus' teams from FIVB competitions.

This was the first edition of the Championship held for the under-19 category, having been increased from an under-18 competition.