Ukraine defeats Brazil 3-1 in Volleyball Nations League match in Ljubljana

Ukraine beat Brazil 3‑1 (29‑27, 22‑25, 25‑22, 25‑21) in the Volleyball Nations League clash held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The victory gave Ukraine its third win of the VNL 2026 season, while it marked Brazil’s first loss in the tournament after an unbeaten start.

Key performers included Ukraine’s Oleh Plotnytskyi with 19 points and Brazil’s Darlan Souza who led his side with 26 points. The win left Brazil with four wins and one loss in the group, and Ukraine with three wins, two losses and ten points in the current standings.