The U.S. women's volleyball team secured a straight-set victory over Poland in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics, winning 25-22, 25-14, and 25-20. They will face Brazil in the semifinals, a rematch of the Tokyo Games final, after Brazil defeated the Dominican Republic. Coach Karch Kiraly expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and the reduced physical toll, particularly for setter Jordyn Poulter, who is recovering from a knee injury. Meanwhile, the U.S. men's volleyball team also advanced to the semifinals after beating Brazil, setting up a match against Poland, which ended a 44-year wait to reach this stage. Poland's emotional win against Slovenia in the quarterfinals marked a significant achievement, with standout performances from Wilfredo Leon and Bartosz Kurek. The upcoming matches promise high-stakes competition as both U.S. teams aim for gold in their respective brackets.