Vietnam women's volleyball team to play for bronze after AVC Cup semifinal loss

Vietnam's women's volleyball team has been eliminated from the 2026 AVC Cup after a semifinal loss to South Korea on June 13, ending their hopes of securing a fourth consecutive championship title.

The team will now focus on the bronze medal match, scheduled for June 14 at 2:30 PM. This game presents their final opportunity to claim a medal in the tournament.

Their opponent will be Kazakhstan, a team that has proven to be a formidable challenge. While Vietnam had a historical advantage, having defeated Kazakhstan in previous years, the dynamics shifted in the group stage of the 2026 AVC Cup where Kazakhstan secured a narrow 3-2 victory. This recent result suggests the upcoming bronze medal match will be a closely contested affair.

Vietnam's coach acknowledged that while Kazakhstan may not have played exceptionally well in their last encounter, their lower error rate proved decisive. The team is preparing for a difficult match but remains hopeful that with determination, they can secure a medal. Meanwhile, the AVC Cup final will feature South Korea against Chinese Taipei, a matchup that pits South Korea's consistent strength against Chinese Taipei's surprising resurgence in the tournament.