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 […]
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 […]
China are already in as hosts. Japan are on the brink. Chicago is brutal, Belgrade holds the direct battle around seventh, and every win now matters. Standings through the end of Week 2 on 28 […]
One point separates the top two scorers – and neither currently holds a Finals qualification place. The tournament’s leading blocker plays for a team sitting 16th, while Ukraine lead the serving chart. Player statistics through […]
Eight wins from eight for Japan. The 2024 champions in 12th. Türkiye and Bulgaria level at the effective qualification cut. Standings and player statistics through the end of Week 2 on 28 June 2026. Article […]
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