Pool C is one of four pools of the preliminary round of the 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championship. The pool consists of the Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, co-hosts Finland, Netherlands and Serbia. The matches were played at the Nokia Arena in Tampere from 10 to 17 September 2026. The top four teams will advance to the final round. Belgium managed to top the group after Estonia beat a previously unbeaten Finland in the last game. The teams joining them were Finland, Serbia and Denmark. The Danes made the knockout stage for the first time ever.
Teams TeamQualification methodDate of qualificationAppearance(s)Previous best performanceWR Top eight in 2023 29th 1948 20237 TBD 30th 2007 15 TBD Host nation 21st 1955 10 TBD Pool B winner 19th 1948 4 TBD Pool D winner8th 2009 6 TBD Pool A winner 6th 1958 2 TBD
Venue The Nokia Arena would host games. Constructed in time for the 2022 IIHF World Championship, it has since hosted the 2023 IIHF World Championship and EuroBasket 2025, plus numerous high-profile concerts. TampereNokia ArenaCapacity: 13,455
Group standings
Group progression The table listed the results of teams in each round.
Positions by round The table listed the positions of teams in each round.
Matches All times are Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+03:00). Finland vs Denmark
Netherlands vs Belgium
Serbia vs Estonia
Denmark vs Netherlands
Belgium vs Finland
Estonia vs Denmark
Finland vs Serbia
Serbia vs Netherlands
Estonia vs Belgium
Belgium vs Denmark
Netherlands vs Finland
Denmark vs Serbia
Netherlands vs Estonia
Serbia vs Belgium
Finland vs Estonia
Notes
References
External links CEV website Old CEV website