Kento Miyaura and Yuki Ishikawa were the main scorers for Japan in their shock loss to Turkiye to open the FIVB Men's World Championship.
Kento Miyaura led Japan with 13 points from 11 attacks, a block, and an ace, while captain Yuki Ishikawa added 10 more in their effort against Turkiye. Despite their production, Japan fell in straight sets, 25-19, 25-23, 25-19, at the FIVB Men’s World Championship 2025.
Japan relied heavily on its stars, but their scoring wasn’t enough to overcome Turkiye’s sharp serving and defensive poise. The loss was a reminder of how slim the margins are at this level, as one of the pre-tournament favorites stumbled in their opening match.