Italy-Denmark 3-0, EuroVolley 2026 Round of 16 at PalaVela

On 20 September 2026 the Italian men's national volleyball team defeated Denmark 3-0 at the PalaVela in Turin, in the round of 16 of the 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championship (EuroVolley). The three sets ended 25-22, 25-16, 25-11. The victory allows Italy to advance to the quarter-finals of the tournament.[1][2]

The Match

The team led by head coach Fefè De Giorgi, captained by Simone Giannelli, controlled the match from the early stages, in front of the crowd at the Palavela. Italy arrived at the knockout stage match after finishing the group phase in first place, with five wins in five matches.[1]

The Tournament in Turin

The Palavela is hosting, in addition to the round of 16, two quarter-finals of the European tournament. On the day of the round of 16, before Italy's match, Finland beat Greece 3-2 in a tie-break.[1][2]

The Quarter-Finals

Thanks to the victory over Denmark, Italy advances to the quarter-finals scheduled for Wednesday 23 September 2026, again at the Palavela, against Finland, for a place in the semi-finals.[1][2]

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Sources

TorinoClick — 20 September 2026
Quotidiano Piemontese — 21 September 2026

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