Sultans of the Net finish second in their group at the European Championship after losing to Poland
Facing Poland in their final European Championship Group A match, the Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team was defeated 3-2, losing the group lead and being paired with Azerbaijan in the Round of 16.
Sharing the court with Poland in their fifth and final match of the Trendyol 2026 CEV Women's European Championship Group A, the Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team suffered a 3-2 defeat in a closely contested match. With this result, the crescent-and-star team finished second in the group, setting up a Round of 16 match against Azerbaijan.
Summary of the Group Match
The Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team faced Poland at the Sinan Erdem Dome in their final Trendyol 2026 CEV Women's European Championship Group A match. The match ended with a 3-2 victory for Poland.
Set Details of the Match
While Turkey won the first set 25-15, they fell behind by losing the subsequent sets 25-21 and 25-22. Winning the fourth set 25-16, the national team lost the tie-break set 15-10 and left the court defeated.
Historical Streak Comes to an End
Finishing the group in second place with 4 wins and 1 loss, Turkey took second spot behind Poland. With this defeat, the national team's 14-match unbeaten streak in European Championship history also came to an end.
Opponent in the Round of 16
Having finished Group A in second place, the Sultans of the Net will face the Azerbaijan national team in the Round of 16 as a result of cross-pairing.
Tribute to the 2003 Squad
Before the match, an honorary ceremony was held for the Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team that achieved second place in the 2003 European Championship. Turkey Volleyball Federation President Mehmet Akif Üstündağ presented plaques to former athletes.