Turkey men's volleyball team falls 3-2 to Poland in VNL match

In the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League, the Turkish men's team (the "Filenin Efeleri") faced host Poland in Gliwice Arena on 25 June. Poland took the opening set 28‑26, then won the next two sets 25‑19 and 25‑21 to lead 2‑1. Turkey rallied to claim the fourth set 25‑19, leveling the match at 2‑2. In the deciding tie‑break, Poland secured a 15‑11 victory, winning the encounter 3‑2. The win moved Poland ahead in the group, while Turkey remains in contention for a higher ranking and prepares for its next league match against Argentina on 27 June. The five‑set battle highlighted strong serving and defensive play from both sides and kept the tournament standings tight.