Slovenia 1-3 Japan — FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League 2026

Japan defeated Slovenia 3-1 in the FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League 2026 match on 14 June 2026 in Linyi, China.

After dropping the first set 27-25, Japan rallied to win the next three sets 25-16, 25-22, and 25-22, securing the victory with a decisive surge in the second set.

Japan's Yuji Nishida scored 17 points, while Slovenia's T. Štern led all scorers with 21 points. Japan has now won five consecutive head-to-head matches against Slovenia in the Nations League, including a 3-0 sweep in 2025.