Top-ranked Poland quickly found their rhythm on Saturday at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, sweeping Romania 3-0 (34-32, 25-15, 25-19). This dominant performance was a strong start for the Polish team as they seek their fourth world title.
Polish captain Bartosz Kurek led the way, making a strong return by scoring 13 points with 10 kills, two blocks, and one ace.
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Other Day 2 Results
In other matches, the Netherlands defeated Qatar 3-1 (25-18, 25-23, 26-28, 25-23), putting them in contention for the elimination rounds.
Meanwhile, Slovenia had a convincing win over Chile at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, securing a 3-0 victory (25-19, 25-20, 25-16). This win gives them a share of the lead in their group.
Bulgaria fought off a tough challenge from Germany, winning 3-0 (40-38, 25-22, 25-20) in Pool E, and Turkiye pulled off an upset with a 3-0 win (25-19, 25-23, 25-19) over Japan.
In a notable upset, 22-year-old outside hitter Nuno Marques led world No. 29 Portugal to a 3-1 victory (20-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-19) over world No. 10 Cuba.
Finally, Canada bounced back from a first-set loss to beat Libya 3-1 (22-25, 25-20, 25-12, 29-27).
The top two teams from each pool will qualify for the elimination rounds.
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