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With France out, Benjamin Toniutti says competition now tougher
Finland advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship after defeating Korea in four sets.
Luka Marttila scored 25 points and Joonas Mikael Jokela added 21 points for Finland, while Korea finished the tournament with an 0-3 record.
Argentina eliminated reigning Olympic champions France in a five-set match, with Luciano Vicentin leading Argentina with 21 points.
This outcome allowed Finland to secure the second seed in the group with a 2-1 record, advancing them to the Round of 16.
France team captain Benjamin Toniutti noted that the competition is now tougher due to upsets, including their own loss to Argentina and a previous defeat to Finland.
Toniutti commented that the volleyball world is at a super high level now with little difference between teams, citing other upsets like Alas Pilipinas beating Egypt and Belgium defeating Italy.
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