Italy women's volleyball secures EuroVolley 2026 knockout spot

The Italian women's national volleyball team continues its dominant run in the CEV Trendyol EuroVolley 2026. Competing in Pool D, the squad led by coach Julio Velasco has secured three consecutive victories, all with 3-0 set scores.

Following wins against Croatia, Montenegro, and Sweden, the team has officially secured a place in the round of 16. Their most recent match saw them defeat host nation Sweden 3-0 at the Scandinavium in Gothenburg, with Ekaterina Antropova leading the scoring with 19 points and Sarah Fahr earning MVP honors.

The team is scheduled to face Slovakia next in Gothenburg as they aim to maintain their perfect record and compete for the top spot in the group against France.