România, învinsă de campioana olimpică la CE de volei masculin

Romania's journey in the Men's Volleyball European Championship ended in the quarter-finals after a 3-0 defeat to France. The match took place in Sofia, with set scores of 25-16, 25-19, and 25-19. Key players for Romania included Chiţigoi with 11 points, and Runcan and Aciobăniţei each contributing 6 points. This match marked the last for captain Marian Bala. Previously, Romania had a comeback victory against France in the group stage. France will face the winner of the Italy vs. Finland match in the semi-finals. The upcoming quarter-finals also include Poland vs. Germany and Belgium vs. Slovenia. EuroVolley 2026 will be co-hosted by Romania, Bulgaria, Finland, and Italy, with Poland as the defending champion.