In a tightly contested match, Turkey W defeated Japan W 3-1 in the VNL Women 2026. After dropping the first set 22-25, Japan made a strong comeback to take set two 25-22. However, Turkey regained control, winning the subsequent sets 25-22 and 25-22 to secure the victory.
The match was largely decided by Turkey's superior blocking, with 12 blocks compared to Japan's 3. Turkey also showcased better attack efficiency at 39%, while Japan managed only 23%. Wada was the standout for Japan, scoring 27 points, but Vargas led Turkey with 20 points, contributing significantly to their success. Both teams now sit at 19 points with identical records of 7 wins and 3 losses, but Turkey edges Japan in the standings.