The French volleyball team lost the Euro final to Poland on Saturday, September 26, in Milan. The match was marked by a controversial first set that the French team initially believed they had won before a referee's decision reversed the outcome. The French team ultimately fell to Poland in four sets (29-31, 19-25, 25-20, 16-25). Despite a surge in the third set, the French team never fully recovered from the initial setback. This marked the first medal for the French team at the Euro since their 2015 title, securing a silver medal. Poland, on the other hand, won its third continental title after 2009 and 2023. The French team had previously defeated Poland in the 2024 Olympic final (3-0). The current French team, under coach Andrea Giani, is a new generation of players who had not yet won a Euro title. The team had faced challenges throughout the season, including eliminations before the final phase of the Nations League in July. However, they gradually reaped the rewards of their work, with new faces such as Simon Magnin, Daniel Iyegbekedo, and Mathis Henno gaining their place in the team. The French team had successfully qualified for the Euro final after defeating several teams throughout the tournament, including Finland, Romania, Portugal, and Latvia. The team's performance in the Euro was considered a success, especially considering the absence of several key players who had needed to take a break. The silver medal is seen as a promising sign for the future of French volleyball.