Volleyball Nations League: Turkish Eagles Face Serbia

The Turkish Men's National Volleyball Team, "Filenin Efeleri," is set to compete against Serbia in their third-week match of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League. The game will take place in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, at the Belgrade Arena.

Currently, Turkey holds the 7th position in the league standings with 5 wins and 3 losses, accumulating 14 points. Serbia, on the other hand, is in 11th place with 4 wins, 4 losses, and 12 points. This match is crucial for Turkey, as they have lost both previous encounters against Serbia in the VNL history.

Turkey's primary goal is to secure a spot in the finals, which will be hosted by China. To achieve this, the team must finish the regular season within the top 7 positions. Following the match against Serbia, the Turkish team will also face Ukraine, Slovenia, and Iran in their third-week fixtures.

The Turkish squad for the third leg includes setters Murat Yenipazar, Hilmi Şahin, and Ömercan Burak Karahan; opposite hitters Adis Lagumdžija, Berk Dilmenler, and Kaan Gürbüz; outside hitters Efe Bayram, Gökçen Yüksel, Cafer Kirkit, and Mirza Lagumdžija; middle blockers Ahmet Samet Baltacı, Ahmet Tümer, Bedirhan Bülbül, Marko Matic, and Ertuğrul Gazi Metin; and liberos Berkay Bayraktar and Abdulsamet Yalçın. The match against Serbia is scheduled for Wednesday at 21:00 Turkish time.