At a friendly tournament in Ufa, Konstantin Bryanskiy’s Russia beat Iran, Belarus and Cuba and dropped one set across three matches — the first sustained international block since FIVB restrictions lifted, with VNL 2027 next.
Men VNL final day in Ningbo on August 2: Poland and USA play for gold while Japan and Slovenia meet for bronze, with semifinal takeaways and tactical keys for medal matches.
Men's VNL in Ningbo: Slovenia swept Turkey 3-0 in 132 minutes, Japan beat China 3-1. Semifinal picture and Thursday quarterfinals explained.
Turkey won the 2026 Women's Volleyball Nations League, beating Brazil in the final with Vargas as MVP. Title impact and the bridge to men's Finals in Ningbo.
The VNL quarterfinal pairs world champions with Paris medalists. Both finished the prelims on eight wins — details and one knockout night will decide it.
Seven days remain before the VNL Finals tip. On July 29 at Beilun Gymnasium, Slovenia face Turkey and hosts China meet prelim leaders Japan.
FIVB has released the men’s Nations League quarterfinals. Here are the pairings, match times, and why Ningbo’s knockout week looks brutal.
The men's VNL 2026 prelims are done. From July 29 to August 2 in Ningbo, eight teams will contest the Finals — including first-time knockout sides Turkey and Ukraine.