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Portugal suffers fourth defeat at Eurovolley
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Portugal suffers fourth defeat at Eurovolley

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 15:28

Portugal suffers fourth defeat at Eurovolley

The National volleyball team lost again at the European Championship, recording its fourth defeat in the competition. This sequence of negative results has left the Portuguese team's situation increasingly complicated, with the chances of advancing in the tournament significantly reduced.

In order to keep the possibilities of progressing in the competition alive, Portugal needs to win the next match against North Macedonia. This victory becomes essential for the national team to remain in the race for qualification.

The advancement scenario also depends on another result: the Macedonians need to defeat Israel. If that happens, Portugal could benefit from this combination of results to move forward in the Eurovolley.

Why this matters

Portuguese readers who follow volleyball feel affected because the national team is in a critical situation at the European Championship, with little chance of advancing to the next phase. This follows a series of negative results that have been undermining the team's ambitions in the competition.

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