Argentina Begins 2026 Volleyball Nations League Campaign

The Argentine national volleyball team has begun its campaign in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), a crucial international competition following the World Championship. All matches are broadcast live on DSports and can be streamed online via DGO and Volleyball World TV.

The team's journey started in Brasilia, Brazil, for the first weekend, where they faced Serbia, Iran, Bulgaria, and the host nation from June 10-14. The second stage will take place in Gliwice, Poland, from June 24-28, with matches against Germany, China, Turkey, and Poland. The final leg of the preliminary round will be held in Kansai, Japan, from July 14-19, featuring games against Canada, Cuba, Italy, and Japan.

Under the guidance of coach Horacio Dileo, the Argentine squad will compete in a total of 12 matches. Achieving a top-eight finish in the preliminary stage is essential for qualification to the Finals, scheduled from July 29 to August 2 in Ningbo, China. Historically, Argentina has struggled to advance beyond the quarterfinals in the VNL. Their best performance was a fifth-place finish in 2023. In 2019 and 2024, they were eliminated in the quarterfinals, securing seventh and eighth place respectively in the preliminary stage. Their worst result was 14th in 2018, with ninth-place finishes in 2021 and 2022.