Both scoring upsets of reigning champions in pool play, Belgium battles Finland for a spot in the quarterfinals of the FIVB Men’s World Championship.
Belgium looks to sustain its strong form when it faces Finland in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Game time is set for 8:00 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The Belgians enter as the top team from Pool F after sweeping their group with three wins, highlighted by a thrilling five-set upset of defending champion Italy.
With momentum and confidence, Belgium now turns its attention to the knockout stage, where every match counts toward a deeper run.
Finland, however, has proven it can rise to the occasion.
The Finns advanced with a 2-1 record in Pool C and scored one of the biggest surprises of the preliminaries by outlasting back-to-back Olympic champion France in a five-set battle.
That result showed their resilience and ability to perform under pressure, making them a dangerous opponent for the higher-seeded Belgians.
With a spot in the quarterfinals on the line, Sunday’s clash promises intensity as Belgium aims to ride its hot streak while Finland looks to spring another upset on the world stage.
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