The FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026 continues on July 13 with one match on the slate, a highlight fixture in Belgrade, Serbia that pits the host nation against a familiar rival.
Serbia vs Netherlands (01:00, Belgrade, Serbia):
This clash renews a recent head-to-head rivalry that has tilted firmly in the Dutch direction. The Netherlands have won the last two women's encounters, including a five-set thriller at the 2025 World Championship and a 3-1 victory in the 2024 Nations League, though a men’s matchup in 2024 saw Serbia take a clean sweep. Serbia enters this match on a mixed note, having bounced back from a tough five-set loss to France with a commanding sweep of Bulgaria, while the Netherlands arrive in formidable form, riding a three-match winning streak in the tournament with consecutive 3-0 wins over Germany, Czechia, and France.