The fate of four Pool A teams — Tunisia, Egypt, Iran, and the Philippines — will be decided in a series of do-or-die matches at the Mall of Asia Arena during the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship.
The heat is turning up as the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship enters its decisive Day 7 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Thursday, Sept. 17.
With Pool A still wide open, the battle for the top two spots is about to reach a boiling point, and all eyes are on Brazil as they chase a perfect group-stage record.
The fate of four teams — Tunisia, Egypt, Iran, and the Philippines, all tied at 1-1 — will be decided in a series of do-or-die matches.
Egypt and Tunisia will face off at 1:30 p.m., while the Philippines takes on Iran in the evening’s main event at 5:30 p.m.
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Meanwhile, Brazil aims to finish the group stage with a perfect record and secure a spot in the next round in taking on Serbia, which is also fighting for survival, in a 10:00 a.m. showdown.
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Should Serbia falter against Brazil and Czechia secure a victory over China at 9:00 p.m. later that day, Serbia’s title hopes would come to a swift end.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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