The 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League continues on June 29 with a three-match slate that promises high drama, headlined by a highlight clash between Poland and Argentina in Gliwice.
Poland vs Argentina (01:00, Gliwice, Poland):
Poland and Argentina meet for the first time since the 2024 VNL, where Argentina fell 0-3, and their head-to-head history shows two straight Polish victories dating back to 2022. The hosts arrive riding a three-match winning streak, having edged past Germany, Türkiye, and Belgium in five-set battles. Argentina, meanwhile, enter off a clean sweep of China, though their recent record includes a five-set loss to Brazil and a hard-fought 3-2 win over Germany, setting the stage for an intense rematch.
Serbia vs USA (01:30, Orléans, France):
This matchup sees Serbia and USA renew rivalries after their women's teams clashed on June 21—a 1-3 victory for the USA—though their most recent men's meeting came in 2024, when the USA won 3-1. Serbia head into this fixture after a 3-1 win over Cuba, but a prior 1-3 loss to Japan and a defeat to the USA women's side indicate inconsistency. The USA have been dominant in their last two men's outings, sweeping both Iran and Cuba in straight sets, carrying momentum from their June 21 women's victory over Serbia.
Slovenia vs Italy (01:30, Ljubljana, Slovenia):
Slovenia and Italy have a tightly contested recent history, with Italy winning the last two meetings—a 3-1 result in August 2025 and a 3-0 sweep in July 2025—though Slovenia claimed a 3-0 victory in 2024. Slovenia arrive after consecutive five-set and four-set wins over Bulgaria and Canada, but their form is mixed following a 1-3 loss to Japan. Italy come in off a 3-1 win against Brazil, yet they have suffered back-to-back losses to Ukraine and Bulgaria, making this encounter unpredictable.