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 […]
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 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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