France2–3Japan
30–2825–1917–2533–3512–15
France faced Japan in the FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League 2026 on 28 June 2026 in Orléans, France, with Japan winning 3-2. The set scores were 28-30, 19-25, 25-17, 35-33, and 15-12 in favor of Japan.
The fourth set proved decisive, with Japan securing a 35-33 win after a prolonged battle, which forced a fifth set. Japan then edged France 15-12 in the final set to clinch the match.
Yuki Ishikawa led all scorers with 27 points for Japan, including 23 attacks and 3 blocks, while M. Henno top-scored for France with 24 points.
Match statistics
FranceJapan
63Attack69
13Block10
4Ace serve2
37Opp. errors41
117Total122
Top scorers
France
M. Henno#15
24 pts23 atk1 blk0 srv
Boyer#12
21 pts18 atk2 blk1 srv
Huetz#30
14 pts9 atk4 blk1 srv
Japan
Ishikawa#14
27 pts23 atk3 blk1 srv
Ran#12
20 pts20 atk0 blk0 srv
Miyaura#4
17 pts17 atk0 blk0 srv