Team USA close in on the Round of 16 with another sensational showing in the FIVB World Championship, this time a sweep of Portugal.
Team USA continued their strong start at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship, sweeping Portugal, 25-19, 25-22, 25-17, in Pool D action on Monday, September 15, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The Americans improved to 2-0 to take control of the group, while Portugal slipped to 1-1 after its opening-day upset of Cuba.
Team USA leaned on a balanced attack with three players finishing in double figures.
Gabriel Garcia and Jordan Ewert shared scoring honors with 12 points each, while Ethan Champlin added 10 to keep the offense rolling.
With back-to-back victories, the United States positioned itself as the team to beat in Pool D as it looks to lock up a spot in the knockout rounds.
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