Italy-Denmark, EuroVolley 2026 round of 16

The match between the Italian men's national volleyball team and Denmark, valid for the round of 16 of the EuroVolley 2026 men's European Championship, is played at the PalaVela in Turin. Italy wins 3-0, with set scores of 25-22, 25-16, 25-11, qualifying for the quarter-finals of the tournament [1][2].

The match

The team led by head coach Fefè De Giorgi, captained by Simone Giannelli, controls play from the start of the match, imposing tempo and consistency across all three sets. Italy arrives at the match after finishing the group stage in first place, with five wins in as many matches [1].

The match is played in front of the PalaVela crowd, described as large and engaged throughout the game [1][2].

The tournament in Turin

The PalaVela hosts the round of 16 and two quarter-finals of the European tournament. In the same round of 16 played in Turin, Finland beats Greece 3-2 in a fifth set [1][2].

Thanks to the win over Denmark, Italy advances to the quarter-finals, scheduled for Wednesday 23 September 2026, again at the PalaVela, where it faces Finland for a place in the semi-finals [1][2].

Sources

TorinoClick — 20 September 2026
Quotidiano Piemontese — 21 September 2026

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