Team South Korea at the 2026 AVC Women’s Cup. Volleyball WorldCANDON, Ilocos Sur — South Korea is the second semifinalist hailing from Pool A of the 2026 AVC Women’s Cup.
The Koreans clinched a Final Four berth Thursday night after making quick work of Australia, 25-18, 25-15, 25-19, at the Candon City Arena here.
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With Korea’s win, improving to 4-0, the Final Four cast is complete, joining Alas Pilipinas tormentor Chinese Taipei (4-0), Kazakhstan (4-0), and defending champion Vietnam (4-0) in the next round.
Earlier in the day, Chinese Taipei easily swept Alas Pilipinas, 25-16, 25-14, 25-10, to kick the home bets out of medal hunt.
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While the semifinalists are already determined, seedings are not yet locked, as these undefeated squads are set for blockbuster matches on Friday.
Vietnam battles Kazakhstan at 9 a.m, while South Korea faces Chinese Taipei later in the day at 6 p.m. — all important matches that would decide their placement in the semis.
The top team from Pool A tackles the second team from Pool B, while the runner-up squad from the first group takes on the other side’s leader of the tournament presented by the PSC, FIVB, AVC, Volleyball World and Candon City headed by Mayor Eric Singson.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan finally broke through, beating winless Kyrgyzstan, 25-20, 25-13, 25-19, for its first victory and to conclude today's games.