The FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League 2026 serves up a compelling three-match slate on June 27, with action unfolding across three European host cities as teams continue their push through the tournament’s second week.
Brazil vs Italy (01:00, Ljubljana, Slovenia):
This highlight clash is the latest chapter in a storied rivalry that has seen Italy take three of the last four meetings, including a five-set thriller at last year’s Women’s World Championship, though Brazil claimed the most recent encounter in June 2026 with a 3-2 victory. Brazil arrives off a tough 3-1 loss to Ukraine, while Italy will look to bounce back after being swept by Ukraine and edged 3-2 by Bulgaria in their past two outings.
Belgium vs Germany (01:00, Gliwice, Poland):
Belgium and Germany renew acquaintances after their most recent head-to-head saw Germany sweep Belgium 3-0 in June 2026, adding to a prior 3-1 victory in 2022. Belgium enters on mixed recent form—a 3-1 win over China offset by a 3-2 loss to Poland—while Germany has been locked in tight battles, falling 3-2 to Argentina and beating Brazil 3-2 in a separate women’s fixture.
Serbia vs Cuba (01:30, Orléans, France):
This matchup carries a history of tightly contested encounters, with Cuba winning the most recent meeting 3-1 in June 2025, though Serbia had claimed a 3-2 victory in 2023 and a 3-2 win in 2024. Serbia comes in after a 3-1 defeat to Japan, while Cuba dropped a 3-0 decision to the United States and has not won in straight sets since early June.