Poland defeats Brazil 3‑0, tightening VNL qualification race
On July 17, 2026, the Polish men’s volleyball team defeated Brazil 3‑0 (25‑22, 28‑26, 25‑19) in Chicago, United States. The victory solidified Poland’s position at the top of the FIVB world ranking and kept it among the leading teams in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
Brazil’s loss dropped the squad to ninth place in the VNL standings, outside the seven‑team cutoff for the quarter‑finals. With the host nation China guaranteed a spot as the eighth seed, Brazil now must win its final group match against China on July 19 and rely on favorable results for Ukraine, Italy and Bulgaria to stay in contention for the knockout stage.
The match was broadcast on Polsat Sport channels and streamed online via Polsat Box Go. Brazil’s next games and the evolving qualification picture remain a focus for fans and analysts.