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Germany announced the expanded squad for VNL 2026, Bulgaria meets the Bundesteam on July 12 in Belgrade

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May 14, 2026 at 23:12

Germany announced the expanded squad for VNL 2026, Bulgaria meets the Bundesteam on July 12 in Belgrade

The head coach of the German women's national team, Giulio Bregoli, announced an extended list of 30 volleyball players for the 2026 Nations League. From this list, 14 players will be selected for each week of the tournament.
The new name in the staff is USA legend Logan Tom – a two-time Olympic silver medalist from Beijing 2008 and London 2012, who will serve as assistant coach.
Germany will play in the three weeks of the Volleyball Nations League in Quebec, Ankara, and Belgrade. Bulgaria will face the German team onJuly 12, 2026, in Belgrade, with the match being part of the third week of the tournament.

Germany's extended squad for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League

Setters:Corina Claab, Hanna Kohn, Sarah Straube, Emilia Jordan

Middle Blockers:Marie Schölzel, Anastasia Cekulaev, Camilla Weitzel, Monique Strubbe, Laura Berger, Mette Pfeffer, Franziska Heil, Luisa van Clewe

Outside Hitters:Antonia Stautz, Maria Tabakschuks, Lina Alsmeier, Pia Timmer, Hanna Orthmann, Romy Jatzko, Isabel Martin, Leana Grozer, Amelie Strothoff, Lena Scholze

Opposite Hitters:Emilia Weske, Lena Kindermann, Mia Kirchhoff, Celine Jebens

Liberos:Patricia Nestler, Annie Cesar, Emma Sambale, Lotte Görtz

The Women's Final Eight will take place at the end of July in Macao, China.

Photo:volleyballworld.com