The AVC Men's Cup 2026 in Amdavad, India, on June 25 features four compelling matches, each carrying its own story as teams battle through the tournament.
Oman vs Korea (13:30, Amdavad, India):
The highlight match brings together two sides with contrasting recent results. Oman arrives after a narrow five-set loss to Thailand on June 22, having previously stunned Qatar in a 3-2 comeback two days earlier. Korea, meanwhile, comes in on a high after a ruthless 3-0 sweep of Indonesia on June 21, though they fell to Thailand 2-3 the day prior. With both teams showing flashes of resilience, this clash could hinge on which side can sustain their momentum.
Chinese Taipei vs New Zealand (16:30, Amdavad, India):
Chinese Taipei looks to bounce back from back-to-back defeats—a 1-3 loss to Kazakhstan on June 23 and a 3-1 defeat to India the day before—but they did claim a strong 3-1 win over Australia on June 21. New Zealand arrives on a mixed run: they edged Australia 3-2 on June 23 but have struggled elsewhere, with a 3-0 loss to Bahrain and a 3-0 defeat to India earlier in the tournament. Each team will be eager to find consistency and stamp their authority on the contest.
Bahrain vs Kazakhstan (19:30, Amdavad, India):
Bahrain’s form has been erratic—after opening with a 3-1 win over Chinese Taipei on June 20, they swept New Zealand 3-0, but were then blanked 3-0 by India on June 23. Kazakhstan also suffered a 3-0 loss to India on June 21, but they responded with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Australia on June 22 and followed it up with a 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei on June 23. Both teams will look to build on their recent successes and prove their mettle in this evening showdown.
India vs Australia (22:30, Amdavad, India):
The hosts India enter on an unbeaten streak in the tournament, with commanding 3-0 wins over Bahrain and Kazakhstan and a 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei. Australia, however, has had a tough spell, dropping a 3-2 decision to New Zealand and a 3-2 loss to Kazakhstan, along with a 3-1 defeat to Chinese Taipei. Their head-to-head history from the AVC Women's Nations Cup (2023-2025) sees Australia leading 2-1, but that record comes from past women's editions, not this men's tournament. India will aim to maintain their flawless run while Australia seeks to turn their fortunes around.