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EuroVolley 2026: Quarter-finalists confirmed after knockout matches
The knockout stages of the 2026 Women's European Volleyball Championship have determined the quarter-final lineup. In Istanbul, Turkey secured a 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan, led by Melissa Vargas with 16 points, setting up a clash against Germany.
Poland advanced to the quarter-finals after a dominant 3-0 win against Portugal, with Magdalena Stysiak and Julita Piasecka playing key roles. Poland is scheduled to face the Netherlands in the next round. The Netherlands secured their spot after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Slovenia in a five-set match.
Other quarter-final matchups include Italy facing Sweden, following Italy's 3-0 win over Bulgaria and Sweden's 3-0 sweep of the Czech Republic. Serbia will compete against Greece, while Germany progressed after a 3-2 comeback victory against Belgium.
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CEV · EuroVolley 2026 · European Volleyball Championship · European Women's Volleyball Championship · Isabelle Haak · Istanbul · Magdalena Stysiak · Melissa Vargas · Netherlands women's national volleyball team · Poland women's national volleyball team · Portugal Women's National Volleyball Team · Sinan Erdem Dome
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Serbia advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Croatia 3:1.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match between Poland and Portugal is scheduled for August 31 at 18:00 Polish time.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Poland and Portugal are facing each other in the round of 16 of the 2026 Women's European Volleyball Championship. sport.betfan.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Polish women's team won all five of their group stage matches.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Portugal won two out of five matches in the group stage to advance to the round of 16. sport.betfan.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Greece defeated France 3:0 to advance, resulting in France's elimination.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Stefano Lavarini is the coach of the Polish women's national volleyball team. sport.betfan.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The third set score was 25:21 in favor of the Netherlands.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Netherlands will face the winner of the Poland vs. Portugal match in the quarterfinals.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The fourth set score was 29:31 in favor of Slovenia.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The first set score was 25:18 in favor of the Netherlands.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The second set score was 25:19 in favor of Slovenia.