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FIVB Men’s World Championship 2025: Which teams could go all the way?
Defending champion Italy, ranked World No. 2, has arrived in the Philippines for the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship 2025.
The Italian team is grouped with Ukraine, Belgium, and Algeria in Pool F.
Fan favorite Japan, ranked World No. 5, also seeks the gold medal and is expected to be boosted by Filipino fans.
Team USA, ranked 6th globally, is also in the Philippines for the tournament.
World No. 1 Poland, who arrived on Sunday, is set to face The Netherlands, Qatar, and Romania in Pool B.
Other teams that have arrived include Iran, Egypt, and Tunisia from Pool A.
The FIVB Worlds, featuring a 32-nation field and hosted solo by the Philippines for the first time, will run from September 12 to 28 at the Mall of Asia Arena and Araneta Coliseum.
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The Philippines is hosting the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship from September 12 to 28, featuring 32 top teams, including the local squad Alas Pilipinas.
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World No. 1 Poland began their 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship campaign with a 34-32, 25-15, 25-19 comeback victory over Romania in Pool B.
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The Philippine men's national volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, will debut in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship, hosted by the Philippines from September 12 to 28 at the Mall of Asia Arena and the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Alas Pilipinas, the Philippine men's national volleyball team, made its debut at the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship, hosted in the Philippines.
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Tunisia and Iran have arrived in Manila for the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship.
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