The pool battles are over, and the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in the Philippines is shifting into high gear. Sixteen teams have been eliminated, while the other sixteen move on to Pasay City for the eighthfinals, running September 20–23.
Saturday’s action gets underway with Turkiye facing the Netherlands, followed by Poland clashing with Canada. Sunday serves up a blockbuster as Argentina meets Italy, before unbeaten Belgium test Finland later in the evening. On Monday, Bulgaria collide with Portugal, while USA take on Slovenia in a primetime showdown. The round wraps up Tuesday with Tunisia vs. Czechia, and finally, a fiery clash between Serbia and Iran.
With giants and underdogs colliding, the knockout stage promises drama, surprises, and plenty of highlight-reel spikes. The road to the world title truly begins now.
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