Ukraine's Volleyball Team Secures Fourth Straight Win at the 2026 European Championship

Ukraine Triumphs Again at the 2026 European Volleyball Championship

According to Рубрика: The Ukrainian national volleyball team continued their dominant run at the 2026 European Championship by claiming a fourth consecutive victory in the group stage. On September 12, they defeated Portugal decisively with a 3-0 scoreline, winning each set comfortably: 25-18, 25-18, and 25-19. Oleg Plotnytskyi stood out as the top scorer in the match, contributing 19 points.

Following four rounds of group play, Ukraine leads Group B with a perfect record of four wins and 12 points, holding an impressive set ratio of 12:2. Their final group match is scheduled against Poland on September 15 at 7:00 PM Kyiv time. Meanwhile, Portugal will face North Macedonia in their last group game.

Current Standings in Group B

The Group B rankings as of now are:

• 1. Ukraine - 4 wins (4 matches), 12 points (sets: 12:2)
• 2. Poland - 3 wins (3 matches), 9 points (sets: 9:0)
• 3. Bulgaria - 2 wins (3 matches), 6 points (sets: 7:3)
• 4. Israel - 1 win (3 matches), 2 points (sets: 4:8)
• 5. Portugal - 0 wins (4 matches), 1 point (sets: 2:12)
• 6. North Macedonia - 0 wins (3 matches), 0 points (sets: 0:9)

Before facing Portugal, Ukraine held a strong record against this opponent in official matches. In the 2024 Golden European League season, they dropped only one set against Portugal, and at the 2023 European Championship, Ukraine won 3-0 in the round of 16.

Ukraine began the tournament on a high note, opening with a 3-0 win over Israel. The second round saw them again win 3-0 against North Macedonia. On September 12, they secured a spot in the Euro 2026 playoffs early by beating Bulgaria in four sets.

The victory over Portugal solidifies Ukraine’s leading position in Group B and highlights their consistent and strong performance throughout the championship. With momentum on their side, the Ukrainian squad is well-positioned to make a deep run in the playoffs. Their upcoming match against Poland will be crucial, as both teams boast powerful lineups and high ambitions for advancing further in the tournament.

Volleyball is rapidly growing in popularity in Ukraine, and the national team’s success is inspiring increased support and interest among fans across the country.