Four-game slate on Monday, September 15, at the MOA Arena for the ongoing 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship.
Fans are in for another full day of action as the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship continues at the Mall of Asia Arena on Monday, Sept. 15, with four key matches across Pools D and E.
The day begins at 10:00 a.m. with Cuba facing Colombia in Pool D, with both sides searching for their first victory.
Cuba, then world no. 10, dropped its opener to Portugal in four sets, while Colombia suffered a sweep at the hands of Team USA.
At 1:30 p.m., Germany and Chile clash in Pool E, also with both teams looking to bounce back from losses.
Germany was pushed to the limit in its first set against Bulgaria, falling 40-38 before losing in straight sets. Chile, meanwhile, could not keep pace with Slovenia and was swept in its opener.
The 5:30 p.m. match will see Slovenia and Bulgaria square off in a battle for first place in Pool E. Both squads notched opening-day wins, with Slovenia sweeping Chile and Bulgaria toppling Germany.
Capping the day at 9:00 p.m., Team USA face Portugal in Pool D in a showdown for group leadership.
Ranked no. 5 in the world, the Americans opened strong against Colombia, while Portugal aims to pull off another upset after stunning top-10 side Cuba in its first match.
With group standings on the line, Monday’s schedule promises pivotal showdowns as teams jostle for positioning in the early stages of the tournament.
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[Editor’s note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]