FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship starts Sept 12 in Manila
The FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship 2025 is set to begin on September 12 at the Mall of Asia Arena and Smart Araneta Coliseum, featuring top teams like Poland, France, Italy, and Brazil.
Poland, ranked first in the world, will be led by Wilfredo Leon and Jakub Kochanowski, while France aims to avenge their early exit from the 2022 championship.
Italy, the reigning champion, is determined to hold onto its title despite losing to Poland in the VNL finals this month.
Brazil seeks redemption after settling for bronze medals in recent tournaments and finishing fourth in the world rankings.
The tournament includes teams ranked fifth through tenth, as well as host nation Alas Pilipinas, which will play Tunisia in the opening game on September 12.
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