Poland defeated the USA 3-2 in the final of the 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) at the Beilun Sports Center in Ningbo, China, to claim the championship.
Poland won the sets 25-21, 23-25, 25-27, 25-23 and 15-10 to capture its third championship in tournament history. Having also lifted the trophy in 2023 and 2025, Poland maintained its dominance in the VNL.
Third place goes to Slovenia
In the third-place match, Slovenia defeated Japan 3-1 with set scores of 25-21, 26-28, 25-22 and 25-22 to claim the bronze medal.
Turkey finishes tournament in sixth place
Turkey's national men's volleyball team competed in the VNL final stage for the first time in its history. Turkey, which finished the regular season in sixth place with 8 wins and 4 losses, faced Slovenia in the quarterfinals.
In a tightly contested match, Turkey lost the sets 21-25, 33-35 and 37-39, resulting in elimination and a sixth-place finish.