Brazil volleyball stays unbeaten, leads VNL after win over China
In Ankara, Turkey on 20 June 2026, Brazil's women's national volleyball team defeated China 3‑1 (26‑24, 25‑18, 19‑25, 25‑15) in the third round of the second week of the 2026 Women's Volleyball Nations League. The victory kept Brazil as the only unbeaten team, holding the top spot with 19 points. Key contributors included middle blocker Luzia with five blocks, Julia Bergmann (20 points) and Rosamaria (17 points). Coach José Roberto Guimarães made tactical adjustments, inserting Rosamaria as opposite and Luzia into the lineup.
Earlier in the competition, Brazil's men's squad also beat China, securing its seventh consecutive win and reinforcing its position at the top of the men's Nations League table. The men's side, coached by Bernardinho, highlighted strong attacking play and effective blocking, with players delivering decisive points and the team maintaining a 100 % win record.
Both squads now look ahead to upcoming matches – the women will face Germany, while the men have challenging games against Poland and the United States – as the tournament moves toward its final phase scheduled for July in Macau.