Brazil and Türkiye will meet in the 2026 Women’s Volleyball Nations League final after winning their semifinals. Brazil eliminated two-time defending champion Italy in a five-set thriller, while Türkiye produced a straight-sets victory over hosts China.
Brazil came from behind to beat Italy 3-2, winning 21-25, 25-21, 26-24, 21-25, 15-12. Ana Cristina led the South American side with 23 points, while Julia Bergmann and Rosamaria Montibeller scored 15 each. The result sends Brazil into its fifth VNL final, where they will attempt to secure their first title in the competition.
Türkiye advanced with a convincing 3-0 win over China, taking the match 25-21, 25-15, 25-20. Melissa Vargas scored a match-high 23 points, with İlkin Aydın adding 15. Türkiye, which won the VNL title in 2023, will make their third appearance in the final.
Brazil enters the title match with the stronger recent record between the teams, having beaten Türkiye in the Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medal match and again during the 2025 VNL.
China and Italy will meet earlier on Sunday in the bronze medal match.
Semifinal Results
- Brazil 3-2 Italy
21-25, 25-21, 26-24, 21-25, 15-12 - Türkiye 3-0 China
25-21, 25-15, 25-20
Sunday Schedule
- Bronze medal match: China vs. Italy — 15:30 local time, 07:30 UTC
- Gold medal match: Türkiye vs. Brazil — 19:30 local time, 11:30 UTC
