AVC Cup 2026 volleyball match schedule today (June 6): Vietnam vs Lebanon

On June 6, the AVC Cup 2026 officially kicked off in the Philippines with the first matches of the group stage.

The highlight is the opening match of the Vietnamese women's volleyball team - the defending champion of the tournament. Coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's team will face Lebanon at 8:00 AM in Group B. This is considered a favorable opportunity for the Vietnamese team to aim for their first victory, thereby creating momentum for the journey to defend the throne.

With a strong force and careful preparation in the past time, Thanh Thuy and her teammates are rated slightly higher than the West Asian opponent. However, Lebanon is still a noteworthy unknown when it possesses many players with good physique and fitness.

After the match of the Vietnamese team, Group B continues to have a confrontation between Kazakhstan and Hong Kong (China) at 11:00 AM. This is a match of great significance in the competition for the top positions in the group.

In Group A, the host Philippines will meet Uzbekistan at 2:00 PM. With home advantage and the cheers of the audience, the Philippines is expected to have a favorable start.

Meanwhile, the match between South Korea and Kyrgyzstan at 8:00 PM also attracted attention as the East Asian representative was one of the candidates for the medal group.

The remaining match of the day is the clash between Iran and Indonesia at 5:00 PM in Group B. This is predicted to be a balanced competition as both teams aim to go deep in the tournament.