USA, Brazil and Italy Secure Spots in 2026 Volleyball Nations League Finals

The United States clinched the top seed in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) after a decisive 3‑2 win over Turkey, confirming its place in the Finals. Brazil also qualified by defeating Poland 3‑1, with Ana Cristina Souza leading the match with 26 points. Italy secured its Finals berth with a 3‑0 victory over Belgium, highlighted by Ekaterina Antropova’s 23 points.

The three qualified teams join host nation China for the Finals in Macao, scheduled for 22‑26 July. The remaining four spots will be decided in the final round of the preliminary stage. Other notable results included the Dominican Republic’s win over Ukraine and the Netherlands’ victory against Germany, affecting the overall standings.

Key performers across the qualifying matches included Avery Skinner and Logan Eggleston for the United States, each scoring 19 points, and Melissa Vargas’s 35‑point effort for Turkey despite the loss.