Both teams successfully completed a challenging group stage, achieving their primary objective before the continental tournament: securing a World Cup spot.
Prestigious Triumph for the Women's Team
The women's team, in Group C, secured their qualification after a key 0-3 victory over France, the tournament's third seed and 2023 bronze medalist. María Xiao, Sofía-Xuan Zhang and María Berzosa were the architects of the three points in closely contested matches that tipped the tie in favor of the Spaniards.
Despite a subsequent 3-0 defeat to the Netherlands, the victory against France allowed Silvia Assis de Souza Erdelyi's team to finish second in the group. This result not only guaranteed their place in the round of 16, but also secured a direct ticket to London 2026.
The Men's Team Wins in a Dramatic Four-Hour Duel
The men's team (Group B), meanwhile, had to wait until the final matchday to confirm their qualification in an epic clash against Hungary. After losing 3-1 to France in their opening match, everything was decided in a match that lasted more than four hours and ended with a thrilling 3-2 victory for Spain.
Juan Pérez and Miguel Ángel Vilchez scored the first points. After a provisional draw, Daniel Berzosa secured the decisive victory, defeating Adam Szudi in a very tight 3-2 (12-10 in the fifth set). The victory placed Spain second in the group and secured their place at the 2026 World Cup.
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