Bulgaria0–3France
21–2522–2521–25
France defeated Bulgaria 3-0 in the FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League 2026 on 19/07/2026 in Chicago, USA. The final set scores were 25-21, 25-22, and 25-21.
The second set was the closest, with France winning 25-22 after a tight battle. That two-point margin proved decisive, as Bulgaria could not force a fourth set despite competitive play in each frame.
France’s M. Henno was the standout player, scoring 20 points including 16 attacks and 3 aces. This result continues France’s recent head-to-head dominance, having also won the last four meetings in both men’s and women’s Nations League competitions since 2024.
Match statistics
BulgariaFrance
38Attack45
4Block5
2Ace serve5
20Opp. errors20
64Total75
Top scorers
Bulgaria
A. Nikolov#23
16 pts16 atk0 blk0 srv
Asparuhov#8
10 pts9 atk0 blk1 srv
S. Nikolov#1
6 pts3 atk2 blk1 srv
France
M. Henno#15
20 pts16 atk1 blk3 srv
Faure#21
11 pts10 atk1 blk0 srv
Iyegbekedo#32
9 pts6 atk3 blk0 srv