Exciting group-stage action sets the stage for the quarter-finals at the 5th WMC Beach Volleyball

 

 

MUSCAT (OMA) – The 5th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship continued in Muscat, Oman, with three exciting days of competition from 17 to 19 October 2026, bringing together military athletes from eight nations in a series of competitive encounters across the men's and women's tournaments. With the men's group stage now completed, attention turns to the quarter-finals scheduled for Tuesday, 20 October, as the championship enters its decisive phase.

 

Taking place from 15 to 22 October, the championship has already delivered several impressive performances, with Qatar and Brazil completing the men's group stage unbeaten, while Germany, Algeria and host nation Oman have also demonstrated their ambitions in the competition.

 

The second day of competition, held on Sunday, 18 October, featured seven matches across the men's and women's tournaments, with Qatar and Algeria maintaining their winning momentum and Oman celebrating its first victory in the men's competition.

 

In the men's tournament, Brazil continued its impressive start with a convincing 2–0 victory over Sri Lanka, following its opening-day success against Oman A. The Brazilian team demonstrated consistency to record its second consecutive win and maintain its positive momentum in Group B.

 

 

Qatar also confirmed its strong form with two victories during the day. Having defeated Germany in its opening match, the Qatari team first overcame France 2–0 before securing another straight-sets victory against the Netherlands. With three wins from three matches, Qatar established itself as one of the strongest performers in Group A.

 

Algeria produced another important performance in Group B, defeating host nation Oman A 2–1 in one of the day's most closely contested encounters. Following its opening victory against Sri Lanka, the Algerian team maintained its unbeaten record and strengthened its position in the group. 

eThe host nation also had reason to celebrate as Oman B secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory against France. After losing its opening encounter against Germany, the Omani team responded positively to claim its first victory of the tournament, providing an encouraging result for the home delegation.

 

In the women's competition, Germany began its campaign with a convincing 2–0 victory over host nation Oman. The German team delivered a solid performance to secure its first win in Group A, where Algeria had already recorded an opening-day victory against the Omani side. France, meanwhile, continued its excellent start to the women's tournament with another straight-sets victory, defeating Sri Lanka 2–0. Following its commanding opening win against the Netherlands, the French team recorded its second victory in as many matches in Group B.

 

 

The competition intensified further on Monday, 19 October, with eight additional matches determining the final positions in the men's groups and providing further developments in the women's tournament.

 

Germany enjoyed an excellent third day, recording two convincing straight-set victories in the men's competition. The German team first defeated France 2–0 before overcoming the Netherlands by the same score, completing its group-stage campaign with three victories from four matches and securing its place in the quarter-finals.

 

Brazil also maintained its unbeaten record with an impressive 2–0 victory over Algeria in one of the day's most anticipated encounters. Both teams entered the match having won their opening two fixtures, but the Brazilian side emerged victorious to complete the group stage with three consecutive wins and confirm its position among the leading contenders.

 

 

Qatar continued its outstanding campaign with another commanding performance, defeating Oman B 2–0. Having already secured victories against Germany, France and the Netherlands, the Qatari team completed the group stage with four wins from four matches, making it the only team in Group A to remain unbeaten.

 

Host nation Oman also enjoyed a successful day, with both of its men's teams recording important victories. Oman B defeated the Netherlands 2–0, building on its previous success against France, while Oman A secured a convincing 2–0 victory over Sri Lanka. These results ensured that both Omani teams would continue their championship campaigns in the quarter-finals, providing additional encouragement for the home delegation and local supporters.

 

In the women's tournament, Germany continued its excellent start with a 2–0 victory over Algeria. Following its opening success against Oman, the German team recorded its second consecutive win to strengthen its position in Group A.

 

Sri Lanka, meanwhile, celebrated an important 2–0 victory against the Netherlands in Group B. After losing its opening encounter against France, the Sri Lankan team responded with a determined performance to secure its first win of the tournament. With the men's group stage completed, the championship now enters its knockout phase, with four quarter-final encounters scheduled for Tuesday, 20 October, at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat.

 

 

The quarter-final programme will begin at 16:30 local time with two matches taking place simultaneously. Qatar, unbeaten after four group-stage victories, will face Sri Lanka, while Germany will take on host nation Oman A in another encounter.

 

At 17:10, Oman B will meet Algeria in a match that promises to be particularly important for the home delegation, while France will face Brazil in another highly anticipated quarter-final. The Brazilian team will be aiming to maintain its perfect record, while France will seek to overcome a difficult group-stage campaign and secure a place in the semi-finals. With eight teams competing for four semi-final places, the quarter-finals promise to deliver another exciting chapter of the championship as the remaining contenders pursue their ambitions of reaching the podium.

 

The women's tournament will also continue towards its decisive stages, with France and Germany having made particularly strong starts to their respective campaigns. Beyond the sporting results, the 5th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship continues to provide an important platform for international military cooperation, bringing together athletes, coaches and officials from different nations in an atmosphere of mutual respect, solidarity and camaraderie.

 

As the competition progresses towards its final stages, the participating delegations continue to demonstrate the enduring values of the International Military Sports Council, combining sporting excellence with international friendship and the CISM motto, Friendship through Sport.

 

(Source: CISM Media & Communication Department)