France’s women’s volleyball team secured their ticket to the round of 16 at the World Championship in Thailand with a 3-1 victory over Greece (17-25, 25-21, 28-26, 25-17) in match of the Pool C.
After dropping the first set, the French side found their rhythm and turned the match around. The decisive moment came in the third set, where they fought back from six points down to edge past their opponents.
Captain Héléna Cazaute led all scorers with 25 points, supported by Iman Ndiaye’s 19. Despite 21 points from Greek attacker Martha Anthouli, France proved more consistent in key moments.
The win sends Les Bleues to Bangkok for the knockout stage, where they will face either China or the Dominican Republic.
Standings provided by Sofascore
- Italy Dominate Belgium to Seal Top Spot in Pool B
- France Advance to World Championship Round of 16 After Beating Greece
- Historic First Win Keeps Slovenia’s World Championship Dream Alive
- Bošković Injury Update: Serbia Hopes for Star’s Return by Quarterfinals
- Serbia Advances to Round of 16, but Concern Grows Over Tijana Bošković Injury
