Türkiye's women's national volleyball team defeated China in straight sets to reach the 2026 VNL final, where they will face Brazil.
Key facts
- •Türkiye defeated China 3-0 in the 2026 VNL semifinal match in Macau.
- •The set scores for the semifinal were 25-21, 25-15, and 25-20.
- •Türkiye has now reached the VNL final three times in its history.
- •The team will play Brazil in the gold medal match on Sunday.
- •Türkiye previously won the VNL title in 2023 and finished as runner-up in 2018.
Türkiye’s women’s national volleyball team defeated host China 3-0 on Saturday to reach the final of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The semifinal match, held at the East Asian Games Dome in Macau, ended in straight sets with scores of 25-21, 25-15, and 25-20.
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Tournament History and Upcoming Final
This victory marks the third time Türkiye has reached the VNL final, having previously competed for the title in 2018 and 2023. The team is seeking its second tournament championship after winning the gold medal in 2023. By reaching the final, Türkiye has secured its fourth VNL medal overall, adding to a previous collection of one gold, one silver, and one bronze. In the upcoming gold medal match, Türkiye will face Brazil, the world No. 2 team. The final is scheduled for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Türkiye time. Brazil is entering the match seeking its first VNL title after losing in all four of its previous championship appearances.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
