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The German women's volleyball team experienced a setback in their current series, losing to Finland in the third game of their European Championship (EM) qualifiers. This was the team's first defeat in the series.
The match took place on August 2, 2025, with Finland emerging victorious with a score of 1-3 (21-25, 18-25, 25-18, 25-27). The team's lineup for the game featured many Under-23 players, with several experienced players rested for the match.
Following this loss, the EM qualification status of the German team is uncertain. The search results do not provide direct information on the team's current position in the qualifiers after these recent matches. To confirm the qualification status, consulting an official European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) source or the official EM qualification standings would be necessary.
Despite this setback, the German team has an opportunity to secure their EM spot on Wednesday, August 5, 2025, at 19:00 in Wiesbaden against Switzerland.
After the EM qualifiers, the next major international volleyball event for the German team will be the World Championship in Thailand, scheduled for late August. This tournament will serve as the season's highlight after the EM qualifiers.
The EM finals will be held in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Czech Republic, and Sweden in an unspecified year. The World Championship in Thailand will be the season's highlight following the EM qualifiers, marking the next major event for international volleyball after the EM tournament.
The German women's volleyball team, although experiencing a setback in their current European Championship (EM) qualifiers after losing to Finland, has an opportunity to secure their EM spot on August 5, 2025, against Switzerland. In contrast, the European leagues also feature the excitement of football, with teams like Manchester City fighting for the Champions League title.