# Brazil & Japan Go 4-0 in Men's VNL Week 1, France is Struggling

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Published: 2026-06-15T21:47:36+00:00
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In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at what happened during Week 1 of the 2026 Men's VNL competition. As we saw with the women's side, both Brazil and Japan are undefeated and are at the top of the ranks. Cuba and Argentina are still looking for their first win, and France had a rough week in Ottawa, going 1-3. If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com! Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball

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