# European men's volleyball championship preparation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-mens-volleyball-championship-preparation
> Updated: 2026-08-26T15:26:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

European men’s national volleyball teams are participating in international matches as preparation for the upcoming European Championships.

In a friendly match in Gothenburg, Estonia defeated Sweden 3-2 after recovering from a two-set deficit. Estonia secured the victory in the fifth set with a 19-17 score following a service ace by Renet Vanker.

In a separate match at Salohalli, Sweden defeated Finland 3-2. Despite a strong recent run in the European League, the Finnish team struggled against the Swedish side. Following the match, Finnish player Luka Marttila noted that the team appeared “too soft at times,” while head coach Olli Kunnari identified Sweden as a “rising team.” The match was also notable for a severe ankle injury to Swedish player Axel Enlund during warm-ups.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Finland men's volleyball team loses to Sweden in Salohalli

The Finnish men's national volleyball team lost 3–2 to Sweden in a friendly match at Salohalli, serving as preparation for the upcoming European Championships.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finland-mens-volleyball-team-loses-to-sweden-in-salohalli

### 2026-08-23: Estonia men's volleyball team defeats Sweden in friendly

The Estonian men's national volleyball team defeated Sweden 3-2 in a friendly match in Gothenburg as part of their preparation for the European Championship.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/estonia-mens-volleyball-team-defeats-sweden-in-friendly

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