Brazil Defeats Poland to Secure VNL Final Spot
On 10 July 2026 in Osaka, Japan, the Brazil women's volleyball team beat Poland 3 sets to 1 (25‑20, 23‑25, 25‑23, 28‑26) in the Nations League. The victory gave Brazil an early qualification for the tournament’s final round, marking their ninth win of the competition and the second consecutive victory in the final preliminary week. Brazil’s opposite hitter Ana Cristina was the top scorer with 26 points and said, “Depois de um jogo muito difícil contra o Japão, tivemos que entrar muito focadas na partida de hoje. Acredito que fizemos um primeiro set favorável… o que fez a diferença hoje foi a força do grupo.”
Poland’s loss left the team seventh in the group standings, still fighting for a possible quarter‑final berth. Coach Stefano Lavarini noted that the Polish squad still lacks consistency after the defeat. The match also affected the overall table, with Brazil retaining the group lead ahead of the United States and Italy, while Poland must win its final game against Japan to stay in contention.