CEV EuroVolley 2026 Women's Final: Turkey Defends 2026 Title in Dramatic 3-2 Win Over Italy in Istanbul

The CEV EuroVolley 2026 women's final concluded with a 3-2 victory for the host team Turkey. This marked the first time in many years that a European team successfully defended their continental title in this competition. The match took place in Istanbul with over 17,000 spectators, creating a vibrant atmosphere typical of European championship finals. Turkey demonstrated resilience by coming back from a 2-0 deficit. They defeated Italy, the reigning Olympic and world champions, in a dramatic five-set battle.