Türkiye are European champions!

Türkiye’s Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated Italy 3–2 in the final of the 2026 CEV Trendyol Women’s European Volleyball Championship, becoming European champions once again.

The tense final, held at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall and lasting 122 minutes, ended with set scores of 25–16, 22–25, 25–12, 21–25 and 10–15. Although Italy won the first and third sets, Türkiye refused to give up, dominating the following sets and completing a remarkable comeback.

The “Filenin Sultanları” have once again reached the top of Europe in 2026, following their historic championship victory in 2023. By defending their title, Türkiye secured its second gold medal in European Championship history. Under the leadership of Daniele Santarelli, the Turkish team stood out with its successful performance throughout the tournament. Turkish state and sports officials, as well as representatives of the Turkish Volleyball Federation, also watched the final. This victory is regarded as one of the biggest international achievements of Turkish volleyball in recent years.