Argentina weathered another tough Pool C challenge, this time from Korea, to move a step closer towards the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship.
Argentina strengthened its push for a Round of 16 berth at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship after defeating Korea in four sets, 25-22, 23-25, 25-21, 25-18, on Tuesday, September 16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
The world No. 9 squad, fresh off the tournament’s first reverse sweep against Finland, improved to 2-0 in Pool C and moved closer to clinching a knockout round spot.
Korea, ranked 27th, battled hard by taking the second set but faded in the later frames as Argentina’s depth showed.
Despite the win, Argentina’s qualification is not yet guaranteed. They will need help from Olympic champions France, who must beat Finland to create enough separation in the standings. A favorable result would book Argentina’s place in the Round of 16 before the final round of pool play.
With back-to-back victories, including another gritty performance, Argentina remain firmly on course in their World Championship campaign.
(With reports from Katrina Alba)
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