Poland defeats Bulgaria 3‑0 in VNL Nations League match in Chicago

Poland’s men’s volleyball team beat Bulgaria 3‑0 (25‑19, 25‑17, 25‑17) in the ninth‑round of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League in Chicago. The victory moved the Polish side to second place in the League standings with 20 points, keeping them in contention for the final tournament in Ningbo.

Key performers were Bartłomiej Bołądź (13 points), Bartłomiej Lemański (12) and Tomasz Fornal, while the Bulgarian team committed 27 errors and failed to reach 20 points in any set. The match was streamed free online via STS TV, Superbet TV and Canal+ and broadcast on Polish channels Polsat Sport 1/2 and Bulgarian channel Max One.

The win solidifies Poland’s push for a top‑seven finish that guarantees a place in the VNL finals, while Bulgaria remains eighth in the table, still fighting for a chance to qualify.