BRNO (CZECH REPUBLIC), AUGUST 31, 2026 - The Italian women's volleyball team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 European Championships. Julio Velasco's Italian team defeated Bulgaria 3-0, with sets of 25-18, 25-13, and 25-13. After five victories in the group stage in Gothenburg, the Italian women's volleyball team has achieved its sixth consecutive victory in the competition. In the quarterfinals, they will face the winner of the round of 16 match between the Czech Republic and Sweden. Egonu leads Italy in the first set. The match started off evenly. Paola Egonu led the Italian attack, while Iva Dudova responded for Bulgaria. The two teams remained…