September 16, 2025

World champion Italy, Olympic champion France back in action at the Big Dome for FIVB Worlds

World champion Italy, Olympic champion France back in action at the Big Dome for FIVB Worlds
Italy and France look to build on opening-day wins. Photos: RM Chua/One Sports

The Smart Araneta Coliseum will feature another jam-packed day of competition when the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship continues on Tuesday, Sept. 16, with Pool C and Pool F matches taking center stage.

The day begins at 10:30 a.m. in Pool C, with Argentina facing South Korea.

The Argentinians opened strong with a victory over Finland and will look to stay unbeaten, while the Koreans are out to recover from a tough loss to France.

At 2:00 p.m., Pool F action pits Ukraine against Algeria, with both squads searching for their first win of the tournament.

The 6:00 p.m. match brings Olympic champion France back on court in Pool C against Finland.

The French began their campaign with a sweep of South Korea, while Finland hopes to bounce back after falling to Argentina in a five-set battle.

The marquee clash comes at 9:30 p.m. when defending world champion Italy and Belgium collide in Pool F.

Both teams are unbeaten at 1-0, and the winner can close in on Round of 16, adding extra weight to the primetime showdown.


[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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