Türkiye beat Serbia 3-0 in EuroVolley 2026 semifinal, secure 2027 World Cup and 2028 Olympic berths

On August 13, 2026, Türkiye defeated Serbia 3-0 in the EuroVolley 2026 semifinal at Sinan Erdem Arena, Istanbul. Türkiye recorded six aces while Serbia had none, and Türkiye won the blocking battle 10-7. Melissa Vargas led with 18 points, while Eda Erdem and Zehra Gunes added 11 each. Tijana Boskovic managed only 12 points for Serbia. The victory secured Türkiye’s place in the final and direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics. Serbia still earned a 2027 World Cup berth as a semifinalist. Italy and Poland also secured 2027 World Cup spots after reaching the semifinals. Türkiye now await the winner of the other semifinal between Italy and Poland. Despite the convincing result, Türkiye will need to manage Melissa Vargas’ workload and prepare for a taller blocking unit in the final. This win also strengthens the long-term development of women’s volleyball in Türkiye ahead of the 2028 Olympic cycle.