What changed
2026-07-26 11:57 UTC → 2026-07-27 12:40 UTC ·
added
removed
2026 VNL – Brazil, Turkey to meet defeats Brazil in final
China shocked China’s shock 3‑2 win over the United States with a 3‑2 win in Macau on 23 July, moving into the semifinals where it faced Turkey. Turkey secured July set up a place in the final by defeating semifinal between China and Turkey, which Turkey won 3‑0 on 24 July. Brazil earned reached its first VNL final after a dramatic 3‑2 semifinal victory over Italy comeback against Italy, also on 24 July, coming from behind and was slated to win the tie‑break 15‑12. Outside hitter Ana Cristina led the comeback with 23 points. The win sets up a Brazil‑Turkey championship match face Turkey on 26 July in Macau (08:30 Brasília time). Italy will contest the bronze‑medal Macau. The championship match against the loser of took place at the China‑Turkey semi. East Asian Games Dome in Macau on 26 July. Turkey prevailed 3‑1 (23‑25, 25‑23, 26‑24, 25‑21), securing its second VNL title after 2023. Opposite hitter Melissa Vargas posted 33 points and was named tournament MVP. Brazil recorded its fifth runner‑up finish; Italy captured bronze by beating China 3‑1. In the lower bracket, Ukraine qualified for the play‑offs for the first time after wins over Germany and France, and will meet Poland in a quarter‑final on 30 July in Ningbo. Poland entered as favourites after a 3‑0 victory over the United States, despite missing veteran Jan Kochanowski. The tournament now heads toward its concluding stages, Ningbo, with Brazil seeking its inaugural title and the winner to face Slovenia or Turkey aiming for in the semifinals. Following the loss, Brazil will compete in the South American Championship in Rio de Janeiro (8‑13 September 2026), a second championship. qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.