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Poland in VNL 2026 final

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Poland’s men’s volleyball team entered the VNL 2026 championship match against the United States in Ningbo, China, after a 3‑0 semifinal victory over Slovenia (25‑16, 25‑19, 25‑17) on 1 August. The 69‑minute win was the shortest semifinal of the 21st‑century edition. Coach Nikola Grbić highlighted the squad’s ~~focus,~~ depth, serving and blocking, while former libero Krzysztof Ignaczak praised the team’s ~~concentration as a key to success. The final is set for 2 August at 13:30 CET local time.~~ concentration. The United States reached the final by defeating Japan ~~3‑2~~ in a dramatic five‑set thriller (25‑19, 23‑25, 20‑25, 25‑19, 15‑13), ~~with~~ ending Japan’s perfect 12‑0 run in the preliminary round; Matthew Anderson and Jake Hanes each ~~scoring~~ scored 24 points. The ~~USA~~ final is set for 2 August at 13:30 CET local time and will ~~look to repeat its strong performance from the previous edition. Poland holds a mental edge, having beaten the United States 3‑0 in Chicago last year. Poland remains atop the FIVB world ranking~~ be broadcast on Polish channels Polsat, Polsat Sport 1 and Polsat Sport Extra 2, with online streaming options. Poland, ranked first with over 405 ~~points and enters the final as the defending champion, having captured the league~~ points, aims to defend its title ~~in 2023 and again in 2025. Japan will contest the bronze medal, while~~ for a second consecutive year. Brazil missed the knockout stage for the first time since the tournament’s inception. Japan will contest the bronze medal.

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