Japan0–3Italy
21–2523–2518–25
Italy defeated Japan in straight sets (3-0) in the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026 on 21 June 2026 in Pasig City, Philippines.
The second set was the most closely contested, with Italy edging Japan 25-23 to take a 2-0 lead before closing out the match 25-18 in the third set.
Italy has now won four of the last five head-to-head meetings between these two teams in the Women's VNL, following a 3-2 victory over Japan in the previous edition on 20 June 2025.
Matches — FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026
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