The elite eight teams are officially locked in for the 2026 Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals, taking place at the Macao East Asian Games Dome from July 22 to 26, 2026. 
Following a grueling preliminary phase, the tournament features host nation China competing alongside the top seven qualified global powerhouses: the United States, Italy, Brazil, TĂĽrkiye, Canada, Japan, and the Netherlands.

The Quarterfinal Showdowns
The action kicks off on Wednesday, July 22, with a blockbuster double-header. Back-to-back defending champions Italy will hit the court first at 16:00 local time to face the Netherlands. Later that evening, at 19:30 local time, South American giants Brazil will clash with rival Japan in a highly anticipated tactical battle.
On Thursday, July 23, the remaining semi-final spots will be decided. The 2023 champions, TĂĽrkiye, are scheduled to play tournament debutants Canada at 16:00 local time. The quarterfinal round concludes at 19:30 local time with top-seeded powerhouse United States taking on the hometown favorites and host nation, China.
Here is the official quarterfinal schedule for the 2026 Women's VNL Finals in Macao, including the Central European Time (CET) conversion:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
  • 09:00 CET (16:00 Local) : Italy 🆚 Netherlands
  • 12:30 CET (19:30 Local) : Brazil 🆚 Japan
Thursday, July 23, 2026
  • 09:00 CET (16:00 Local) : TĂĽrkiye 🆚 Canada
  • 12:30 CET (19:30 Local) : United States 🆚 China
Photos: Volleyball World