Osaka, MINA – In a spectacular five-set battle against defending world champion Italy on Wednesday in Osaka, Japan was unstoppable, extending its winning streak to nine consecutive matches since the start of the men’s Volleyball Nations League 2026
The host team fought hard to secure a thrilling 3-2 (24-26, 25-19, 25-20, 23-25, 15-12) victory over Italy, led by their star setter and captain, Simone Giannelli, in their first appearance at the VNL 2026.
This was the final match of the first day of group competition in Osaka.
On Wednesday morning, the third week of the VNL competition began with Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 (24-26, 22-25, 25-23, 25-13, and 19-17) victory over Canada, which improved its record to 3-6 and moved nine points up to 13th place, pushing the North American team down to 16th.
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Meanwhile, Cuba secured a convincing 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-20) victory over Belgium, celebrating their first victory of the VNL season and improving their record to 1-8 and 5 points, just behind Canada in 17th place.
Belgium is in 14th place with a 3-6 record and 9 points. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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