The CEV EuroVolley Men 2026 continues on 16 September with eight matches spread across Tampere, Cluj-Napoca, Modena, and Sofia, headlined by a marquee nightcap between Poland and Bulgaria in the Bulgarian capital.
Netherlands vs Finland (00:00, Nokia Arena, Tampere, Finland):
Finland come into this fixture on home soil riding a three-match winning run at EuroVolley 2026, having beaten Denmark, edged Belgium 3-2, and swept Serbia 3-0 in their most recent outing on 13 September. The Netherlands, by contrast, arrive in Tampere still searching for their first win of the tournament after a 3-0 defeat to Denmark on 12 September followed a 1-3 loss to Belgium a day earlier. There is no recorded head-to-head between these two sides in the data, making this a fresh encounter on the EuroVolley stage.
France vs Germany (00:00, BTarena, Cluj-Napoca, Romania):
France and Germany bring a rich recent history into this Cluj-Napoca clash, with Germany having won the most recent meeting 3-1 at the 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League on 14 June, following a 3-1 German victory at the 2025 edition of the same competition on 15 June 2025. France arrive in strong form, having taken three straight wins at EuroVolley 2026 — a 3-0 sweep of Switzerland, a 3-0 win over Türkiye, and a 3-1 victory against Latvia on 14 September. Germany have matched that momentum with three wins of their own, defeating Latvia 3-0, Romania 3-2, and Switzerland 3-1 in their most recent outing.
Czechia vs Italy (02:05, PalaPanini, Modena, Italy):
Czechia and Italy meet in Modena with the only recorded head-to-head in the data coming from the women's competition, where Italy beat Czechia 3-0 in the 2026 FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League on 17 June. Czechia come into this one on a three-match winning streak at EuroVolley 2026, having beaten Greece 3-1, Sweden 3-2, and most recently Slovakia 3-0 on 14 September. Italy have been equally convincing, with wins over Sweden (3-0), Greece (3-0), and Slovakia (3-1), also on 14 September.
Israel vs North Macedonia (20:00, Arena 8888, Sofia, Bulgaria):
Israel and North Macedonia meet in Sofia with no recorded head-to-head between them in the data. Israel's tournament has been a mixed affair: a 3-1 loss to Ukraine on 10 September was followed by a 3-0 defeat to Poland, before they claimed a 3-2 win over Portugal on 13 September. North Macedonia are still seeking their first win at EuroVolley 2026, having fallen 3-0 to Bulgaria, 3-0 to Ukraine, and 3-0 to Poland in their most recent outing on 13 September.
Denmark vs Serbia (21:00, Nokia Arena, Tampere, Finland):
Denmark and Serbia meet in Tampere without any recorded head-to-head history in the data. Denmark's campaign has seen them beat the Netherlands 3-0 and Estonia 3-0, separated by a 3-0 loss to Finland on 11 September. Serbia, meanwhile, opened with a 3-0 defeat to Finland on 13 September after a 3-1 win over Estonia on 12 September. Serbia's most recent competitive result listed is a 3-1 victory over Poland in the 2026 CEV EuroVolley Women's competition on 6 September.
Türkiye vs Latvia (21:00, BTarena, Cluj-Napoca, Romania):
The only recorded head-to-head between Türkiye and Latvia comes from the women's competition, where Türkiye won 3-0 at CEV EuroVolley Women 2026 on 21 August. Türkiye come into this fixture having swept Switzerland 3-0 on 13 September, following a 3-0 loss to France and a 1-3 defeat to Germany earlier in the tournament. Latvia's most recent outing was a 1-3 loss to France on 14 September, after a 3-0 defeat to Germany on 11 September and a 3-1 win over Romania on 10 September.
Sweden vs Slovakia (21:00, PalaPanini, Modena, Italy):
Sweden and Slovakia meet in Modena with their only recorded head-to-head coming from the women's competition, where Sweden won 3-2 at CEV EuroVolley Women 2026 on 22 August. Sweden are still searching for their first win at EuroVolley 2026, having lost 3-0 to Italy, 3-2 to Czechia, and 3-0 to Slovenia on 13 September. Slovakia have faced a demanding schedule, with a 3-0 loss to Slovenia on 12 September followed by two matches on 14 September — a 3-1 defeat to Italy and a 3-0 loss to Czechia.
Poland vs Bulgaria (23:00, Arena 8888, Sofia, Bulgaria):
The highlight match of the day sees Poland and Bulgaria meet in Sofia, with the most recent head-to-head in the data a 3-0 Polish win at the 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League on 15 July, following a Bulgarian 3-2 victory at the 2025 edition on 19 July 2025. Poland arrive having won all three of their EuroVolley 2026 matches without dropping a set, sweeping Portugal, Israel, and North Macedonia. Bulgaria's campaign has included a 3-0 win over North Macedonia and a 3-0 win over Portugal, separated by a 1-3 loss to Ukraine on 12 September.