Poland defeats Germany 3-1 in VNL, eyes Argentina showdown

Poland's men’s volleyball team beat Germany 3‑1 (23‑25, 25‑16, 25‑17, 25‑15) in Gliwice, securing its fifth victory in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League and moving to fourth place in the standings behind Japan, Ukraine and the USA. Bartłomiej Bołądź led the scoring with 21 points and a 70 % attack efficiency, while returning ace Wilfredo Leon added 17 points. After Jan Firlej’s calf injury removed him from the roster, Marcel Bakaj was called up as his replacement. Coach Nikola Grbić praised the team’s aggressive start after a slow first set and highlighted the improved block‑defence and serving.

The win broke a series of tie‑break losses and puts Poland in a strong position to qualify for the final tournament in Ningbo. The team’s next match is against Argentina on 28 June at 20:00 in Gliwice, to be broadcast on Polsat Sport and streamed online. Poland’s schedule also includes earlier victories over Belgium and Turkey, and the squad is focusing on maintaining stability ahead of the tournament’s climax.