France women's volleyball team hit with back-to-back 3‑0 losses to China and Turkey in Ankara

China's women's national volleyball team defeated France 3‑0 (25‑18, 25‑17, 25‑19) in Ankara, extending its winning streak in the 2026 Women’s Volleyball Nations League to five matches and moving the team to sixth place in the standings. Outside hitter Zhuang Yushan led the Chinese side with 20 points, while teammates Dong Yuhan and Tang Xin also contributed.

A few days later, the Turkish women's national team (A Milli Kadın Voleybol Takımı) also beat France 3‑0 (25‑17, 25‑23, 25‑20) in the same venue. Melissa Vargas topped the scoring chart with 22 points, helping Turkey secure its second victory of the week and its fourth overall in the tournament. The win positions Turkey for upcoming matches against Germany and China.

Both defeats leave France winless in the group stage, illustrating the growing strength of China and Turkey in the 2026 VNL.