The FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026 serves up a packed eight-match slate on July 8, with action spanning venues in Osaka, Hong Kong, and Belgrade, offering a rich tapestry of rivalries and form lines to explore.
Türkiye vs Poland (10:00, Osaka, Japan):
The highlight of the day pits Türkiye against Poland in a rematch of their last encounter on June 25, 2026, where Poland edged a five-set thriller (3-2). That result continued a seesaw head-to-head, with Türkiye having taken a 3-2 victory in the previous women's meeting in June 2025, while Poland swept the men's contest that same month. Türkiye arrives having bounced back from that loss with consecutive wins over Argentina (3-2) and Belgium (3-0), while Poland has built momentum with straight-set victories over Germany (3-1) and Argentina (3-1).
Belgium vs Dominican Republic (10:30, Hong Kong, China):
Belgium and Dominican Republic meet for the first time since June 2025, when the Dominican Republic swept Belgium 3-0 in women's VNL action. Belgium's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a 3-1 win over China offset by losses to Germany (1-3) and Türkiye (0-3) in men's competition, while the Dominican Republic's last women's outings include a five-set loss to Czechia and a 3-1 win over Japan, though they were blanked by Serbia.
Thailand vs USA (13:30, Osaka, Japan):
Thailand and USA renew a rivalry that has tilted decisively in the Americans' favor in recent women's VNL meetings, with USA winning 3-1 in July 2025 and 3-1 in May 2024, plus a 3-0 sweep in June 2023. Thailand's latest results show a 0-3 loss to the Netherlands, preceded by mixed men's outings against Indonesia and Oman, while USA enters after a 3-1 win over Serbia in men's competition and a 2-3 loss to Japan.
Ukraine vs Italy (16:00, Hong Kong, China):
Ukraine and Italy share a recent history that includes a surprising 3-0 win for Ukraine over Italy in men's VNL on June 25, 2026, though the previous men's meeting in July 2025 saw Italy rally for a 3-2 victory. Ukraine's form includes a 3-1 win over Canada and a 3-1 loss to Bulgaria, while Italy comes off a 3-1 win over Slovenia and a 3-1 victory over Brazil, having also fallen 3-0 to Ukraine earlier.
Japan vs Brazil (17:20, Osaka, Japan):
Japan and Brazil have developed a tight head-to-head in recent women's encounters, with Brazil winning a five-setter in the 2025 World Championship and another 3-2 decision in VNL 2025, while Japan's men took a 3-0 loss in July 2025. Japan's recent run features three straight five-set thrillers, including wins over France and USA and one over Iran, while Brazil has split results, with a 3-2 win over Canada and a 3-0 loss to Slovenia.
France vs Netherlands (18:00, Belgrade, Serbia):
France and Netherlands last met in women's VNL 2025, where France swept 3-0, reversing a 3-0 loss to the Netherlands from the year prior. France's current form includes a 3-0 win over Serbia and a 3-2 victory over Cuba in men's action, alongside a narrow loss to Japan, while the Netherlands has posted a 3-0 win over Thailand and a 1-3 loss to Poland in recent women's fixtures.
China vs Canada (19:30, Hong Kong, China):
China and Canada share a competitive history, with China winning the most recent women's VNL meeting 3-1 in July 2025, after Canada had taken a 3-1 decision in May 2024. China's recent outings in men's VNL have been tough, with losses to Germany (1-3), Argentina (0-3), and Belgium (1-3), while Canada's men's results include a 3-2 loss to Brazil and a 3-1 loss to Ukraine.
Czechia vs Germany (21:30, Belgrade, Serbia):
Czechia and Germany last faced off in women's VNL 2025, where Germany won 3-1. Czechia's recent women's results show a 3-2 win over Dominican Republic, offset by sweeps at the hands of Japan and USA, while Germany's men's team has been strong, with wins over China (3-1) and Belgium (3-1) despite a loss to Poland.