Türkiye secured a 3-1 victory over Canada in Macau to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League.
Key facts
- •Türkiye defeated fifth-seeded Canada in four sets at the East Asian Games Dome in Macau.
- •Melissa Vargas recorded a team-high 27 points for Türkiye.
- •Hande Baladin added 14 points to the Turkish effort.
- •Türkiye has now reached the VNL semifinals six times since 2018.
- •Türkiye will play the winner of the quarterfinal match between the US and China.
Türkiye advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League on Thursday after defeating Canada 3-1 in Macau. The match took place at the East Asian Games Dome, where the Turkish team overcame a first-set loss to win the next three sets.
By the numbers
Match Performance and Scoring
After dropping the opening set 22-25, Türkiye rallied to win the subsequent sets 25-21, 25-21, and 25-17. Opposite hitter Melissa Vargas led the team with 27 points, consisting of 23 attacks and four aces. Hande Baladin contributed 14 points, including 13 attacks and one block.
Tournament Context
This victory marks Türkiye's sixth appearance in the VNL semifinals in the tournament's history. The team has now reached the semifinals six times in eight consecutive final-round participations since 2018. Canada is coached by Giovanni Guidetti, who has served as the head coach of the Turkish club VakifBank since 2008.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
