World No. 3 Brazil overcame a slow start to defeat China in four sets (19-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-21) in the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship.
Brazil struggled in the first set, trailing significantly before China secured the win, but regrouped to win the subsequent three sets.
Arthur Bento had a strong debut, leading Brazil with 17 points, while Judson Nunes contributed 14 points, including clutch hits in the fourth set.
Alan Souza, Ricardo Lucarelli, and Flavio Gualberto also added double-digit points for Brazil.
Henrique Honorato provided a crucial spark in the fourth set, scoring four points to help Brazil establish a lead.
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