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Hold your breath because you are in for a wild ride as Iran finally squeezes past Alas Pilipinas in a tightly contested fifth set.

In a thrilling finish in the decider, Alas Pilipinas were the ones who blinked first, and Iran secured their spot in the Round of 16 in the FIVB Worlds.

Kim Malabunga took responsibility for the net touch that erased Alas Pilipinas’ near-upset of Iran in the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship Thursday, Sept. 18.

Bryan Bagunas called the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship his most memorable volleyball experience, despite Alas Pilipinas' near miss against Iran.

Iran vs. Philippines in the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship is the one that got away. But now that Alas Pilipinas know what it's like, the search for their volleyball "paradise" truly begins.

Marck Espejo fought back tears as Alas Pilipinas tasted victory — and then defeat — in a whirlwind match against Iran in the FIVB Men’s World Championship.

Alas Pilipinas came up just short of securing the last Round of 16 spot in the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship after bowing to Iran in a five-set thriller.

Alas Pilipinas face their biggest test yet as they battle world no. 16 Iran with a historic FIVB World Championship Round of 16 berth on the line at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Count Korea coach Issanaye Ramires as one of the supporters of Alas Pilipinas, noting his friendship with fellow Brazilian tacticians such as Sergio Veloso and Jorge Souza de Brito.

Alas Pilipinas will look to pull off another historic upset as they go toe-to-toe with Asian powerhouse Iran for a Round of 16 ticket in the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship.