Italy beats Argentina in straight sets to reach volleyball worlds quarterfinals

Updated Mon, September 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM Published Fri, September 19, 2025 at 4:35 AM

Defending champion Italy defeated Argentina 25-23, 25-20, 25-22 in the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship Round of 16 to advance to the quarterfinals.

Veteran setter Simone Giannelli orchestrated the offense with 34 excellent sets, contributing to Italy's 45 attacks.

Alessandro Michieletto led Italy with 15 points, including 12 kills and three blocks, and also contributed defensively with eight excellent receptions and three digs.

Yuri Romano and Mattia Bottolo also scored significantly, with 14 and 13 points respectively.

Italy's head coach Ferdinando De Giorgi praised his team's solid performance, particularly in serving and blocking, while acknowledging Argentina's strong play.

The Italians will face the winner of the match between Belgium and Finland in the next round.

Italy is aiming for its fifth crown in the quadrennial event.

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