Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team Faces Serbia in European Championship Semifinals
The Sultans of the Net face Serbia today in the semifinals of the 2026 CEV European Championship.
The Women's National Volleyball Team will face Serbia today at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall in the semifinals of the 2026 CEV European Championship.
Details of the Semifinal Match
Our Women's National Volleyball Team will play against Serbia today in the semifinals of the Trendyol 2026 CEV European Championship.
This crucial match, to be played at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall, will start at 16:00 and be broadcast live on TRT 1.
Historical Success and Goals
Reaching the semifinals for the 8th time in history, and the 6th consecutive time, the Sultans of the Net aim to advance to the final in the tournament hosted in our country.
If our girls overcome Serbia, whom they defeated 3-2 in the last European Championship final, they will advance to the final for the 4th time in history.
Team Statistics
While the Sultans won 6 out of 7 matches played in the tournament, Serbia achieved success by advancing to the semifinals with 7 wins out of 7.
Turkey, which has 1 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze medals in the history of European championships, entered the tournament in the third position of the FIVB rankings.
Statements by Head Coach Daniele Santarelli
Women's National Volleyball Team Head Coach Daniele Santarelli stated that they hold the home-court advantage.
Santarelli expressed that playing on the court creates pressure for their opponents and that they are completely focused on the championship.
Views of Captain Eda Erdem Dündar
Captain Eda Erdem Dündar emphasized that the match against Serbia will be difficult, but the team's self-confidence is very high thanks to the successes of recent years.
Erdem stated that they are focused on the semifinals and want to display good volleyball.