Italy enter Ningbo with stronger late-round momentum but without Alessandro Michieletto, while USA bring Micah Christenson, T.J. DeFalco and a roster much closer to full strength than in the teams’ first meeting. Match: Thursday, 30 […]
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 […]
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