Women's VNL sees Netherlands enter top‑8 as Brazil eyes leadership

The Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) matches on 9 July saw the Netherlands defeat the Czech Republic 3‑0 in Belgrade, moving into the competition’s G8 and pushing China down to ninth place. France mounted a comeback to beat Serbia 3‑2, while the United States fell to Poland in a five‑set contest.

Brazil, which did not play on Thursday, remains second in the standings with eight wins and 23 points, one win away from overtaking the United States. A victory over Poland on Friday in Osaka would give Brazil its ninth win and the top spot. China, as the host of the final stage in Macau, already has a guaranteed place in the knockout phase.

The updated table shows the United States leading with eight wins (24 points), Brazil second, and the Netherlands now eighth. The competition for the remaining knockout berths remains open as teams seek to secure a place in the final tournament.