Ningbo (China), Aug. 2 -- World No. 1 Poland rallied to defeat the United States 3-2 and retained its title at the 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals on Sunday, while Slovenia beat Japan 3-1 to secure its first VNL medal.
In a thrilling final, Poland took the opening set 25-21 before the United States responded by edging the next two 25-23 and 27-25 to move within one set of the title.
With the championship on the line, the fourth set remained level at 20-20 before Polish outside hitter Tomasz Fornal sparked his team with a series of outstanding serves. Poland closed outthe set 25-23 to force a decider.
The defending champion seized control after the score was tied at 5-5 in the fifth set, capitalizing on several U.S....