Turkey secured a 3-1 victory over Bulgaria in the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League on 13 June 2026, winning a four-set group-stage contest. After taking the opening two sets, Turkey recovered from a third-set setback to close out the match 25-12, 25-9, 22-25, 25-18.
Turkey made a dominant start to the Women’s Volleyball Nations League encounter, controlling the opening stages against Bulgaria. The Turkish side established early momentum by winning the first set comfortably 25-12 before delivering an even stronger performance in the second, allowing Bulgaria only nine points in a one-sided frame.
Bulgaria responded in the third set to avoid a straight-sets defeat. After a tighter battle, Bulgaria edged the set 25-22 to extend the match and briefly shift momentum. However, Turkey regained control in the fourth set and limited Bulgaria’s chances of forcing a decider.
The Turkish team closed out the contest 25-18 in the fourth set, sealing a deserved 3-1 victory. The result added another group-stage win for Turkey in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League, while Bulgaria were unable to complete a comeback after dropping the opening two sets.
Turkey’s strong performances in the opening two sets proved decisive, giving the team enough cushion to absorb Bulgaria’s third-set response before reasserting control to finish the match.
• Turkey defeated Bulgaria: 3-1
• Set scores: 25-12, 25-9, 22-25, 25-18
• Tournament: FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League – Group Stage
• Turkey won three of four sets
• Bulgaria claimed the third set 25-22
The turning point came in the opening two sets when Turkey established a commanding advantage, conceding only 21 combined points. Although Bulgaria responded in the third set, Turkey regained momentum and completed the victory in the fourth.
Final Score: Turkey 3-1 Bulgaria
Tournament: FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League – Group Stage
Date: 13 June 2026
Set Scores: 25-12, 25-9, 22-25, 25-18
Result: Turkey won in four sets
Turkey defeated Bulgaria 3-1 in the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League after winning the opening two sets and closing out the match in four.