The National Men’s Volleyball Team lost 3-1 to the USA in its first match in the 2026 FIVB Nations League (VNL). The Crescent-Stars team lost the match played in Canada’s capital, Ottawa, with sets of 20-25, 25-20, 20-25 and 23-25.
Taking part in the VNL for the third time, the national team will play their second match in the first stage against France on Saturday, June 13, at 02.30 CET.
Hall: TD Place
Referees: Jiang Liu (China), Samara Sevor (Canada)
Turkey: Efe Bayram, Bedirhan Bülbül, Adis Lagumdzija, Mirza Lagumdzija, Ahmet Tümer, Murat Yenipazar (Berkay Bayraktar, Muhammed Kaya, Kaan Gürbüz, Gökçen Yüksel)
USA: Averill, Ma’a, Anderson, Jendryk, Hanes, Champlin (Shoji, Robinson, Rowan, Hartke)
Sets: 20-25, 25-20, 20-25, 23-25
Duration: 112 minutes