Baku: Fuad Aghayev, an international referee affiliated with the Azerbaijan Volleyball Federation, has been selected to officiate Group A matches at the 2026 European Women's Volleyball Championship. Scheduled from August 21 to August 28, Aghayev will serve as both the first and second referee during the tournament.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the 34th edition of this prestigious tournament will feature Europe's top national volleyball teams and will be jointly hosted by Trkiye, Czechia, Azerbaijan, and Sweden, from August 21 to September 6. The competition will be divided into four groups, each comprising six teams, with matches occurring across the host countries.

In Group C, matches will take place in Azerbaijan, showcasing teams from Azerbaijan, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, and Spain. These matches will be held at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku from August 21 to August 28. Following the group stage, the top four teams from each group will advance to the round of 16, set for August 30 to September 1, with subsequent quarterfinals in Istanbul and Brno, Czechia, on September 2 and 3.

The semifinals are scheduled for September 5, with the third-place match and final slated for September 6 in Istanbul. The tournament structure reflects a comprehensive effort to bring together the continent's leading volleyball teams in a competitive and collaborative environment.