World No. 1 Poland meets the Netherlands, while Canada faces Türkiye as four unbeaten teams battle for the top spot in their respective pools at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship.
The 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship heats up Wednesday, Sept. 17, as four unbeaten teams battle for two coveted pool-top spots at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
World no. 1 Poland and the Netherlands, both riding high with 2-0 records, are set for a fierce showdown at 6:00 p.m. in Pool B.
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With spots already secured in the Round of 16, this match will determine which team continues its perfect run into the knockout phase.
A similar narrative unfolds in Pool G, where Canada and Türkiye will square off at 2:00 p.m.
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Both teams enter with impressive victories over Japan and Libya, and their matchup will decide who will finish with a perfect 3-0 slate and a strong position heading into the Round of 16.
The day’s action kicks off at 10:30 a.m. with a clash between also-ran teams Qatar and Romania.
With no chance for advancement, both sides will be fighting for their first win of the tournament and a morale-boosting finish to their campaigns.
Closing the day, Japan and Libya meet at 9:30 p.m. in a match that promises to be just as intense.
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Both teams are hungry for their first tournament win and will be aiming to end their World Championship journey on a high note.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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