Qualification achieved: Romania's women's volleyball squad secures a spot in the 2026 European Championship tournament.
Romania Secures Qualification for 2026 European Championship in Men's Volleyball
In a thrilling turn of events, the Romanian men's volleyball team has qualified for the 2026 European Championship, securing a spot in the final tournament scheduled from August 21 to September 6, 2026. The tournament will be hosted by Turkey, Azerbaijan, the Czech Republic, and Sweden, featuring a total of 24 teams.
As of August 2025, Romania leads Group G with an impressive record of 3 wins and 1 defeat. They clinched their qualification after a hard-fought 3-1 victory against Croatia on August 6 at the Alba Blaj Polyvalent Hall. Adelina Budăi-Ungureanu, a standout player on the Romanian team, scored a remarkable 21 points in the match.
Croatia, currently in second place with 2 wins and 1 loss (6 points), still has a chance to top the group. Their final match is against Kosovo on August 9 in Osijek. If Croatia manages to secure a 3-0 or 3-1 victory, they will claim the group. However, Romania's qualification is already guaranteed, regardless of the outcome of Croatia's match.
Kosovo, unfortunately, finds itself at the bottom of the group with no wins so far.
Guillermo Naranjo Hernandez, the coach of the Romanian team, will lead his team in their fourth consecutive qualification for the European Championship. This qualification marks the 28th time Romania has participated in the European Championship.
Denisa-Ștefania Cheluță and Rodica Buterez, other key players on the Romanian team, scored 13 and 11 points, respectively, in the match against Croatia. Croatia's Andrea Mihaljevic and Martina Samadan scored 13 points each in the same match.
The final tournament promises to be an exciting event, with the best European volleyball teams battling it out for the championship title. Romania's qualification adds to the anticipation, as they strive to make their mark on the European stage once again.
In the realm of European leagues, the Romanian men's volleyball team, having secured their qualification for the 2026 European Championship, shows a promising interest in the Champions League, given their impressive form. Guillermo Naranjo Hernandez's squad, aiming for their fourth consecutive European Championship qualification, also looks forward to competing on the European stage, particularly in football's Champions League.
