World No. 16 Turkiye shocked World No. 5 Japan with a straight-set sweep at the FIVB Men's World Championship.
World No. 16 Turkiye shocked World No. 5 Japan with a straight-set sweep, 25-19, 25-23, 25-19, in front of fans at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The result stunned many as Turkiye delivered one of the biggest surprises of the FIVB Men’s World Championship 2025.
The upset showed Turkiye’s composure in key stretches, especially in the second set where they held off a late Japan rally. With the win, Turkiye firmly announced their presence on the world stage, while Japan was left to regroup after a tough opening loss.