Türkiye dominates China 3-0 to arrange VNL title clash with Brazil

Türkiye's national women's volleyball team booked its place in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League final after sweeping host China 3-0 in Saturday's semifinal in Macao.

The Turkish side, widely known as the "Sultans of the Net," took control early at the East Asian Games Dome and did not drop a set, closing out the match 25-21, 25-15 and 25-20.

Players of Turkiye celebrate after scoring a point during the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL) women's semifinal match between Turkiye and China at the East Asian Games Dome in Macao, China, on July 25, 2026. (AA Photo)

Türkiye carries early momentum through semifinal

Türkiye made a strong start by taking the opening set 25-21 before stepping up the pressure in the second, which it wrapped up 25-15.

China attempted to fight back in the third set, but Türkiye held on to its advantage and finished off the contest with a 25-20 win, sealing a straight-sets victory and a place in the championship match.

Gizem Orge and Hande Baladin of Turkiye celebrates after a point during the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL) women's semifinal match between Turkiye and China at the East Asian Games Dome in Macao, China, on July 25, 2026. (AA Photo)

Brazil awaits in VNL title match

Türkiye will face Brazil in the final on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Türkiye time.

Brazil became the first team to reach the final after overcoming Italy 3-2 in the other semifinal. The South American side came through a closely contested five-set match, winning the deciding set 15-12.

The result sets up a Türkiye-Brazil showdown for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League title.

July 25, 2026 04:15 PM GMT+03:00