France and Romania advance to EuroVolley 2026 quarterfinals

At the EuroVolley 2026 men's championship in Sofia, France secured a place in the quarterfinals after defeating Portugal 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-21). The Olympic champions led most of the match, with Trevor Clevenot and Mathis Henno each contributing 12 points.

Romania also advanced to the quarterfinals following a dominant 3-0 victory over Ukraine (25-22, 25-21, 30-28). This victory follows a recent group stage match where Romania notably defeated France 3-2.

The quarterfinals will feature a rematch between France and Romania, scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, in Sofia. This matchup mirrors the 2023 championship, where France eventually overcame Romania in the quarterfinals after a group stage loss to the Romanians.