The FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League 2026 continues on July 20, with four matches scheduled across two continents, headlined by a compelling encounter between China and Brazil in Chicago.
China vs Brazil (00:00, Chicago, USA):
This highlight match sees China and Brazil renew a rivalry that has recently tilted heavily in Brazil's favor, with the South American side winning the last three men's meetings, including a 3-1 result in July 2025. China arrives having dropped three straight matches in straight sets to Bulgaria, France, and the USA, while Brazil's own form has been mixed, most recently suffering a 3-0 defeat to Poland but having earlier swept France 3-0. The historical edge and current momentum may offer contrasting narratives, but both teams will be eager to reverse their recent fortunes on the Chicago court.
Serbia vs Slovenia (01:00, Belgrade, Serbia):
Serbia and Slovenia share a tense recent history, with Slovenia taking all three of the last head-to-head encounters in the Nations League, including two five-set thrillers in 2024 and 2025. Serbia enters the match on a high after a 3-1 win over Ukraine, though they were swept by Türkiye just before that, while Slovenia has been in strong form, posting consecutive wins over Türkiye and Iran. Playing in Belgrade, Serbia will aim to break a streak of narrow defeats against a Slovenian side that has proven resilient in clutch moments.
Bulgaria vs France (04:00, Chicago, USA):
Bulgaria and France meet again after France dominated their most recent men's Nations League clash in 2024 with a 3-0 sweep, though Bulgaria comes in with momentum from a 3-1 victory over China. France, however, rebounded from a 3-0 loss to Brazil by blanking China 3-0, showing their ability to bounce back quickly. This matchup in Chicago pits a Bulgaria side looking to build on a recent win against a France team that has historically held the edge in their encounters.
USA vs Poland (08:00, Chicago, USA):
The USA and Poland square off in what has become a one-sided recent rivalry, with Poland winning the last three meetings across both men's and women's competitions, including a 3-0 sweep in the 2025 men's Nations League. The Americans have been dominant lately, sweeping Brazil and China in straight sets, while Poland has been equally formidable, shutting out both Bulgaria and Brazil without dropping a set. The stage is set in Chicago for a battle between two of the division's most in-form squads, with Poland's historical edge facing a resurgent USA side.