Brazil defeats Italy in Women's VNL 2026 semifinal in Macau

Brazil advanced to the final of the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 by defeating Italy in the semifinal on July 25, 2026, in Macau, China. The match marked Brazil's return to the championship match after four consecutive runner-up finishes, including a loss to Italy in the 2025 VNL final. Brazil had previously beaten Japan in the quarterfinals to secure its spot in the last four.

Italy entered the semifinal as the defending two-time champion, seeking its fourth title in the competition. The teams had met once earlier in the 2026 VNL during the qualification phase, where Brazil won 3–2, ending Italy's 39-match unbeaten run. Italy had advanced to the semifinal by eliminating the Netherlands.

With the victory, Brazil secured a spot in the final scheduled for July 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Brasília time. The opponent will be determined by the other semifinal between Turkey and China. The third-place playoff is set for the same day at 4:30 a.m. Brasília time. Brazil's previous attempts to win the VNL title—including losses to Italy in 2025—had resulted in four vice-championships before this semifinal breakthrough.