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FIVB Worlds: Powerhouse teams Poland, USA secure seats in Round of 16
Poland and the Netherlands have secured spots in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship.
Poland defeated Qatar in straight sets (25-21, 25-14, 25-19) in Pool B, eliminating their rivals and securing their Round of 16 berth.
Kamil Semeniuk scored 13 points for Poland against Qatar, while Wilfredo Leon contributed seven points.
Poland's win also assured the Netherlands of a spot in the next phase, while Romania has been eliminated from the race.
The Netherlands defeated Romania in straight sets (25-23, 26-24, 26-24), with Michiel Ahyi scoring 19 points and Tom Koops adding 13.
Team USA also secured a seat in the Round of 16 after a 2-0 win against Portugal in Pool D.
Bulgaria advanced to the Round of 16 after a five-set victory over Slovenia in Pool E.
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