All the matches in the first round of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League have been played. The opening matches took place in China on 3 and 4 June. A total of 18 teams took part in the competition.
The Ukrainian national volleyball team made its tournament debut in a match against the US national team. The ‘blue and yellows’ lost in three sets.
The Italians, the reigning champions, faced Bulgaria, who finished 13th last year. They defeated their opponents in three sets.
The Brazilian team, who won silver last season, got off to a winning start. Their match against the Netherlands national team ended 3-1.
Poland, the bronze medallists of the 2025 Nations League, secured a victory over Belgium in a five-set match. Japan, who finished fourth in last year’s competition, managed to defeat the French team.
Results of the first round of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League:
Ukraine v USA 0–3
Belgium v Poland 2–3
Canada v Germany 1–3
Italy v Bulgaria 3–0
China v Czech Republic 0–3
France v Japan 1–3
Brazil v Netherlands 3–1
Dominican Republic – Turkey 2–3
Thailand – Serbia 0–3
Four teams managed to secure 3–0 victories after the first round. Ukraine, given these results, sits bottom of the table.
Standings. Nations League (Women) Top 8
- Serbia — 1 win (1 match), 3 points, (3:0 set difference)
- Czech Republic — 1 win (1), 3 points, (3:0)
- USA — 1 win (1), 3 points (3:0)
- Italy — 1 win (1), 3 points, (3:0)
- Germany — 1 win (1), 3 points (3:1)
- Japan — 1 win (1), 3 points (3:1)
- Brazil — 1 win (1), 3 points (3:1)
The seven teams that will join the tournament hosts, China, in the play-offs will be determined following the results of the main round.
Earlier, the Ukrainian women got off to a triumphant start at the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships.
