Türkiye beat Brazil to win second VNL title
Türkiye’s national women’s volleyball team defeated Brazil 3-1 on July 26 to win the FIVB Volleyball Nations League for the second time.
Brazil took the opening set 25-23 at the Macau East Asian Games Dome, but Türkiye responded by winning the next three 25-23, 26-24 and 25-21. The victory added the 2026 trophy to Türkiye’s first VNL title, secured in 2023.
Melissa Vargas led all scorers with 33 points, including 27 attacks, three blocks and three aces. She was also named the competition’s most valuable player. Hande Baladın contributed 19 points.
The victory gave Türkiye its fourth VNL medal. The team won silver in the tournament’s inaugural edition in 2018, bronze in 2021 and gold in 2023.
