World No. 1 Poland tests its championship pedigree against first-time quarterfinalist Turkiye in a battle of undefeated squads at the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship.
World No. 1 Poland and rising contender Turkiye collide in a battle of unbeaten squads in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship on Wednesday, September 24, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Both teams enter the knockout round with perfect 4-0 records.
Turkiye, which finished Pool G on top with nine points, is making history with its first-ever quarterfinal appearance at the world championship.
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The Turks continued their dream run by dispatching the Netherlands in four sets, 27-29, 25-23, 25-19, 25-19, and will once again count on the trio of Ramazan Efe Mandiraci and brothers Mirza and Adis Lagumdzija to power their attack.
Poland, meanwhile, is showing why it remains the top-ranked team in the world.
The defending 2022 runner-up swept Pool B before overcoming Canada in the Round of 16, 25-18, 23-25, 25-18, 25-14.
With the trio of Wilfredo Leon, Bartosz Kurek, and Kamil Semeniuk leading the charge, the Poles are eyeing another deep run to add to their decorated history.
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With Poland’s pedigree clashing against Turkiye’s breakthrough momentum, Wednesday night’s quarterfinal promises to deliver one of the most compelling matchups of the tournament.
First serve is set for 8:00 p.m.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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