--- title: "Winning start at Euro 2026: Ukraine beat Israel in four sets in volleyball" description: "The Ukrainian national volleyball team, led by Raul Losano, opened Euro 2026 with a 3:1 victory over Israel. Despite an uncertain start, the \"blue-and-yellow\" side took three sets and are now preparing for their match against North Macedonia." date: 2026-09-10T18:34:01.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukraine-volleyball-euro-2026-israel-3-1 tags: [volleyball, euro-2026, ukraine-national-team, israel, raul-losano] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Winning start at Euro 2026: Ukraine beat Israel in four sets in volleyball ![Ukraine national volleyball team players in yellow uniforms at Euro 2026 after beating Israel](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/10/ukraina-voleybol-evro-2026-izrael-3-1/ukraina-voleybol-evro-2026-izrael-3-1-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Ukraine beat Israel 3:1 in their first group-stage match at the Euro 2026 volleyball championship - The second set ended 25:19 in Ukraine's favor, while Israel took the third set - The national team's minimum goal is to finish in the top 4 of Group B to reach the play-offs - The next match is on 11 September at 16:00 against North Macedonia The Ukrainian national volleyball team opened the 2026 European Championship in confident fashion, defeating the Israeli side 3:1 in their first group-stage match. The team coached by head coach Raul Losano did not start the encounter without problems, but managed to turn the game around and see it through to victory — an important psychological signal ahead of the rest of the tournament. A detailed match breakdown and video review are available on the [Sport RBC.UA](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/othersport/neprostiy-start-ukrayina-peremogla-izrayil-1789065110.html) website. ### How the first set unfolded The first set turned out to be the most dramatic and unpredictable. The Israelis got off to a significantly better start, and at one point even allowed themselves a five-point lead over their opponents. However, closer to the middle of the set the "blue-and-yellow" side managed to seize the initiative, level out the play, and ultimately snatch the set, laying the foundation for their subsequent advantage. ### Set-by-set breakdown: comfort, a slip-up, and a final push The second set went in a far more comfortable key for the Ukrainians — the team confidently controlled the game and converted that advantage into a 25:19 win. The third set brought a twist: the Ukrainians once again let their opponent back in, and Israel managed to take one set, bringing the intrigue back into the match. That said, in the fourth set the Israelis were given no chances — the "blue-and-yellow" side saw it through to victory and sealed the final score at 3:1. ### The goal for the group stage The group stage of the European Championship is played on a round-robin basis, so the Ukrainian national team still has four matches to play. The minimum, yet crucial, goal for the "blue-and-yellow" side is to finish in the top 4 of Group B, which will allow the team to advance to the play-offs. Beyond that, the competition continues under the familiar knockout format, where every point and every set will be decisive. ### Calendar and upcoming opponents The Ukrainian national team faces a tight schedule ahead: during the group stage the team is set to play against the national teams of North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Portugal, and Poland. As early as tomorrow, 11 September, at 16:00, the "blue-and-yellow" side will take on the Macedonians in their next match, which will continue the fight for a top-4 spot in the group and, as a result, for a place in the Euro 2026 play-offs. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [A tough start: Ukraine beat Israel at Euro 2026 in volleyball](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/othersport/neprostiy-start-ukrayina-peremogla-izrayil-1789065110.html) - Счет 3:1, ход по партиям, тренер Рауль Лосано, календарь и следующий матч 11.09 в 16:00 против Северной Македонии. - [Euro 2026 in volleyball. A confident start. Ukraine beats Israel in four sets](https://www.ua-football.com/sport/other/1789064221-evro-2026-po-voleybolu-uverennyy-start-ukraina-v-chetyreh-setah-obygryvaet-izrail.html) - Подтверждает победу Украины в четырех сетах (3:1) в стартовом матче Евро-2026. - [Israel – Ukraine – 1:3. A winning start at Euro. Match video review](https://sport.ua/news/906154-izrail-ukraina-1-3-pobedniy-start-na-evro-videoobzor-matcha) - Подтверждает итоговый счет 1:3 в пользу Украины и победный старт на Евро. - [The Ukrainian national team beat Israel in their first match at the Euro 2026 volleyball championship](https://korrespondent.net/sport/4910793-sbornaia-ukrayny-na-evro-2026-po-voleibolu-v-pervoi-yhre-obyhrala-yzrayl) - Подтверждает победу Украины над Израилем в первой игре Евро-2026. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: What was the score when Ukraine beat Israel at Euro 2026? **A:** The Ukrainian national team defeated Israel 3:1 in their first group-stage match at the European volleyball championship. ### Q: What is the goal for the Ukrainian national team in Group B? **A:** The minimum goal is to finish in the top 4 of Group B in order to advance to the play-offs, which will be played under a knockout format. ### Q: Who is Ukraine's next opponent and when is the match? **A:** The next opponent will be the North Macedonian national team; the match will take place on 11 September at 16:00.