September 15, 2025

Japan looks to bounce back after shock opening loss in FIVB World Championship

Japan looks to bounce back after shock opening loss in FIVB World Championship
Can Japan avoid a 0-2 hole? Photo: RM Chua/One Sports

The Smart Araneta Coliseum hosts another loaded slate of the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship on Monday, Sept. 15, with Pool B and Pool G teams continuing their quests for early wins.

The day opens at 10:30 a.m. with Turkiye taking on Libya in Pool G.

Turkiye is fresh from a statement sweep of then world no. 5 Japan, while Libya aims to rebound after a four-set loss to Canada in its return to the world stage.

In the 2:00 p.m. match, Japan looks to recover from its shocking opening loss as it faces Canada.

The Canadians impressed in their four-set win over Libya and now aim to sustain momentum against a Japanese squad eager to bounce back.

Pool B action begins at 6:00 p.m. when the Netherlands faces Romania.

The Dutch are looking to build on their strong start after beating Qatar, while Romania is desperate to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole.

Closing out the day at 9:30 p.m., world no. 1 Poland squares off with Qatar.

The 2025 VNL champions opened with a win and now target back-to-back victories, while Qatar searches for its first breakthrough of the tournament.


[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.]

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