Mediterranean Games 2026: North Macedonia women’s volleyball fall to Greece in Taranto
Greece beat North Macedonia 3:1 in Taranto; the Macedonian side won the opening set but could not sustain the level.
North Macedonia's women's volleyball team lost to Greece 3:1 (22:25, 25:13, 25:7, 25:17) on August 26, 2026, in the third round of the group stage at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto.
The visitors grabbed the early advantage, taking the first set after a strong opening from North Macedonia; the home side in that set closed it 25:22.
Momentum shift after the opening set
After the bright start, North Macedonia's level dropped noticeably and Greece seized control, winning the next two sets decisively 25:13 and 25:7. The match turned into a struggle to stop the Greek rhythm.
The fourth set saw the Macedonian side try to climb back into the match, but Greece held their tempo and finished the set 25:17 to seal the victory.
With the group phase still underway, North Macedonia will look for a response in their next match against Algeria on August 27, 2026.
Photo: press material from the event
