Two reigning global champions back on the court as Italy and France take on separate opponents in the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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.
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