Poland and Ukraine set for Nations League volleyball quarter‑final

Ukraine qualified for the Nations League play‑off stage for the first time after a historic 3‑1 win over Germany and a decisive victory against France, earning a quarter‑final match against Poland.

Poland, coached by Nikola Grbić, enter as favourites following a 3‑0 win over the United States. The team will be without the injured Jan Kochanowski but has Jan Firlej back in the squad. Ukraine’s coach Raul Lozano highlighted the need to keep improving and praised Poland as a strong opponent. The quarter‑final is scheduled for Thursday, 30 July, in Ningbo, China; the winner will advance to the semifinals to meet Slovenia or Turkey.