Türkiye will face Germany in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women’s European Volleyball Championship on Thursday as the defending champions continue their bid for another European title on home soil.

The Sultans of the Net booked their place in the last eight with a commanding 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan on Tuesday at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall in Istanbul, winning 25-14, 25-16 and 25-22 in 79 minutes.

The victory sent Türkiye into a quarterfinal rematch with Germany, who secured their place in the same round by edging Belgium 3-2 in a dramatic five-set battle earlier Tuesday.

The quarterfinal is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall.

Türkiye find their rhythm