Slovenia won 3-1 only 11 days ago and have dominated the recent head-to-head record, but Türkiye arrive at their first VNL Finals with an elite opposite, a dangerous block and a clear chance to rewrite […]
Poland enter Ningbo after a near-perfect final week, while first-time finalists Ukraine must find more attacking options against the defending champions’ depth and block. Last updated: July 27, 2026. Match statistics cover the completed Preliminary […]
Japan enter Ningbo with a perfect 12-0 record, Poland defend their title, Türkiye and Ukraine make historic Finals debuts, and four knockout matches will reduce the field to the last four. Finals in Ningbo, China: […]
Four teams remain for three Finals places. Ukraine need a win and help, Japan can complete the first unbeaten men’s VNL Preliminary Phase, and the top four still have quarter-final seeding to settle. Standings through […]
Sixty essential indoor volleyball terms, from ace and break point to pipe, side-out and zone – what each one means and how it is used. Quick Answer This A-Z glossary explains 60 essential indoor volleyball […]
Six players and six numbered positions — but player roles are a separate system. Quick Answer Volleyball positions and player roles are not the same. Positions 1 to 6 are rotation slots defined by the […]
Japan cannot be caught. Five of the eight Finals seats are taken. And the team that led 2-0 in Belgrade now needs a favour from Chicago. Standings through Matchday 3 of Week 3 (17 July […]
Serbia reopened the race, Ukraine lost their margin for error, and Brazil fell below the cut before a difficult meeting with Poland. Standings through Matchday 2 of Week 3 (16 July 2026 local venue dates). […]
One matchday flipped the cut line. Brazil are in with fewer points than Italy, Cuba finally won, and Japan have secured their place. Standings through Matchday 1 of Week 3 (15 July 2026, local venue […]
Three straight bronzes. A two-set lead in Osaka. And no ticket to Macao. Poland led Japan 2–0 in Osaka on Sunday afternoon. By the end of the day, they were out of the VNL 2026 […]
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