The FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026 serves up a full six-match slate on June 19, with fierce rivalries and contrasting forms set to collide across venues in Pasig City, Bangkok, and Ankara.
Dominican Republic vs Serbia (16:00, Pasig City, Philippines):
The Dominican Republic and Serbia share a tight head-to-head history, with Dominican Republic taking three consecutive five-set victories in their last meetings, including a 3-2 win in the 2025 VNL. However, the Dominican Republic arrives on a three-match losing streak, most recently swept by the USA, while Serbia comes off a narrow 2-3 loss to Italy and a five-set defeat against Japan.
Ukraine vs Netherlands (18:00, Bangkok, Thailand):
Ukraine and Netherlands have met only once in recent memory — a 3-2 win for Ukraine in the 2025 Men's VNL — but this women's clash offers fresh intrigue. Ukraine pushed Poland to four sets in their last outing, having previously edged Thailand in five, while the Netherlands were beaten 3-1 by Canada, though they had earlier swept the Dominican Republic.
Japan vs Czechia (20:00, Pasig City, Philippines):
Japan swept Czechia 3-0 in the 2025 VNL and carry momentum into this rematch after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Serbia. Czechia, meanwhile, enter on a mixed run — they blanked Thailand 3-0 in early June but have since suffered back-to-back straight-set losses to Italy and the USA.
France vs China (21:00, Ankara, Türkiye):
France and China boast a split recent history: China won the 2025 VNL meeting, France claimed the 2025 World Championship encounter, and another French victory came in the 2025 men's event. France arrives on a three-match slide, including a straight-set loss to Türkiye, while China fought to a five-set win over Germany most recently.
Bulgaria vs Canada (21:30, Bangkok, Thailand):
Canada has dominated recent head-to-head meetings, winning both the 2025 World Championship match 3-1 and the 2025 VNL encounter 3-2 against Bulgaria. Bulgaria are looking to snap a three-match losing streak after consecutive sweeps by Thailand and Poland, while Canada enter with confidence from a 3-1 win over the Netherlands.
Belgium vs Germany (00:30, Ankara, Türkiye):
Germany hold the only recent head-to-head result, a 3-1 victory over Belgium in the 2022 VNL. Belgium pushed Brazil to five sets in their last match but were swept by Türkiye, while Germany — coming off a 2-3 loss to China — have shown resilience in close contests.