Players of Japan celebrate after scoring a point during the pool 5 match between Italy and Japan in week 2 of the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026, the Philippines, on June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Players of Japan compete during the pool 5 match between Italy and Japan in week 2 of the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026, the Philippines, on June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Sato Yoshino (1st R) of Japan spikes the ball during the pool 5 match between Italy and Japan in week 2 of the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026, the Philippines, on June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Linda Nkiruka Nwakalor (L) and Carlotta Cambi of Italy compete during the pool 5 match between Italy and Japan in week 2 of the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026, the Philippines, on June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Players of Italy celebrate after scoring a point during the pool 5 match between Italy and Japan in week 2 of the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026, the Philippines, on June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Players of Italy celebrate after scoring a point during the pool 5 match between Italy and Japan in week 2 of the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026, the Philippines, on June 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)