Alas Pilipinas Men claim first FIVB World Championship win, beat Egypt

Updated Wed, September 17, 2025 at 5:58 AM Published Mon, September 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM

Alas Pilipinas Men secured their first-ever win at the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship, defeating world No. 21 Egypt with a set score of 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21.

This victory, achieved at the Mall of Asia Arena, propelled the Philippines from world No. 88 to No. 77 in the FIVB rankings.

Bryan Bagunas was instrumental in the win, scoring 25 points, while Leo Ordiales added 19 markers and Marck Espejo had 13 points.

Ordiales stated that he reset his mindset after a dismal performance in their first game against Tunisia and expressed his joy in redeeming himself.

Bagunas stated that this win is "the start of something big" for Philippine men's volleyball and proves they can compete at the World Championship level.

The win gives Alas Pilipinas a 1-1 win-loss record in Pool A, forging a four-way tie with Egypt, Iran, and Tunisia.

Upcoming games include a match against world No. 14 Iran on September 18, with only the top two teams from each pool advancing to the Round of 16.

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