Belgium displayed dominance against Algeria, clinching the top spot and heading towards the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship.
Belgium wrapped up pool play in commanding fashion, sweeping Algeria, 25-22, 25-20, 25-12, in their Pool F clash at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship on Thursday, September 18, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Already assured of a Round of 16 berth after earlier wins against defending champion Italy and Ukraine, the Belgians made sure to finish first in the group with another efficient outing.
The victory set them up for a knockout showdown against the second-place finisher in Pool C, which remained undecided as of this writing.
World No. 87 Algeria, meanwhile, ended its campaign without a win, though it continued to fight hard in its return to the world stage.
With momentum on their side, Belgium head into the knockout rounds as one of the dark horses of the tournament, having already proven they can take down some of the world’s best.
[Editor’s note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]