Turkiye gets the sweep and the top spot of Pool G at the FIVB Men’s World Championship.
Turkiye sealed the top spot in Pool G of the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship after sweeping Canada, 25-21, 25-16, 27-25, on Wednesday, September 17, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Already assured of Round of 16 slots after wins against Libya and world No. 7 Japan, both teams entered the match unbeaten.
But world No. 16 Turkiye stamped its authority over world No. 8 Canada with a dominant showing, capped by a dramatic finish in the extended third set.
Middle blocker Bedirhan delivered the decisive block that closed out the final frame, while opposite Adis Lagumdzija spearheaded the attack with 14 points off powerful kills.
With the victory, Turkiye carried momentum and confidence into the knockout rounds, finishing pool play unscathed. Canada, meanwhile, settled for second place in the group despite its earlier strong performances.
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