Despite winning over Colombia, Portugal's fate in the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship now rests in the hands of Team USA.
Portugal is now positioned to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship after pulling off a comeback against Colombia, 23-25, 21-25, 25-20, 25-21, 15-11, on Wednesday, September 17 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Team USA now needs to beat Cuba for Portugal to enter the Round of 16.