Slovenia Makes History, Secures Spot in Round of 16
In a landmark achievement, debutants Slovenia recorded their first-ever victory at the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship on Tuesday, simultaneously securing a coveted spot in the Round of 16. During their final Pool D match in Nakhon Ratchasima, Slovenia decisively defeated Argentina in a shutout, propelling them to second place in their pool.
Slovenia asserted control from the mid-point of the first set and maintained their dominance throughout the match. The momentous win was sealed by 22-year-old outside hitter Fatoumatta Sillah, who delivered the decisive block-out hit, culminating in a resounding 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-21) victory.
France Claims Final Eighth-Final Spot in Pool C
France has clinched the last eighth-final position from Pool C at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship in Thailand. In a pivotal match held in Chiang Mai on Tuesday, France demonstrated resilience to defeat Greece in four sets, securing a top-two finish in their pool. With a 2-1 win-loss record and 7 points, France currently leads the pool, positioned ahead of undefeated and already qualified Brazil (2-0, 5 points), Greece (1-2, 3 points), and Puerto Rico (0-2, 0 points).
Greece initially defied expectations, delivering a strong performance in the first set and building significant leads in the subsequent three. However, France rallied to maintain their composure, ultimately securing a 3-1 (17-25, 25-21, 28-26, 25-17) victory.
Italy Dominates Pool B, Belgium Finishes Runners-Up
Italy, already assured a place in the eighth-finals, faced Belgium in a contest for the top spot in Pool B at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship in Thailand. In the opening match in Phuket on Tuesday, the spirited Belgian team mounted a strong challenge but could only manage to take one set from their powerful Southern European rivals. The current Olympic and Volleyball Nations League champions, Italy, remained undefeated with a perfect nine points, securing a four-set victory and topping their pool. Belgium concluded their pool play as runners-up with a 2-1 win-loss record and six points.
The Italian team showcased a formidable defensive performance, accumulating an impressive 15 kill blocks, which significantly contributed to their 3-1 (25-16, 25-16, 21-25, 25-18) triumph, compared to just two from Belgium.
Isabelle Haak Leads Sweden to Historic First World Championship Win
Swedish superstar opposite Isabelle Haak delivered an extraordinary performance, scoring an astounding 39 points to power Sweden to their first-ever victory in the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championships. Concluding their debut campaign in Thailand, the European squad secured a four-set win over Egypt in Bangkok on Tuesday. This triumph placed them third in their final pool standings with a 1-2 win-loss record and 4 points, while their Egyptian counterparts departed the tournament without a win.
Haak`s remarkable contribution included 34 spiking points with a 56% attack success rate, complemented by three kill blocks and two aces, as Sweden clinched a 3-1 (25-18, 26-28, 25-20, 25-16) victory, making her the top scorer of the match.
Brazil Dominates Pool C, Advances Undefeated
Brazil concluded their pool play at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship with an impeccable record on Tuesday. The South American powerhouse secured another victory against Puerto Rico in their third and final match in Chiang Mai, remaining undefeated.
Building on earlier wins against Greece and France, the world number two ranked team showcased their dominance over the Caribbean team, securing a decisive 3-0 (25-19, 25-13, 25-18) sweep. Brazil now looks forward to the elimination rounds, which will take place in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok.
USA, 2014 Champions, Progress to Round of 16 Undefeated
The United States, champions of the 2014 tournament, impressively cleared their initial hurdle at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship on Tuesday. They concluded their pool play as the top-ranked team in Pool D after securing a convincing victory over Czechia in Nakhon Ratchasima.
En route to Bangkok for the upcoming elimination rounds, the American squad staged a powerful comeback in the first set of their final match in the city. They then leveraged this momentum to defeat Czechia with a clean 3-0 (26-24, 25-20, 25-15) sweep, maintaining an undefeated record in the tournament.
Netherlands Edge Out Hosts Thailand in Thrilling Five-Set Battle to Top Pool A
In a gripping contest for supremacy in Pool A at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship, the Netherlands emerged victorious after a dramatic five-set encounter against host nation Thailand on Tuesday.
Both teams had entered the final day of Pool A matches in Bangkok undefeated. The Dutch team ultimately prevailed with a hard-fought 3-2 (23-25, 25-17, 23-25, 25-10, 16-14) win, preserving their perfect record as they advance to the elimination rounds.
Cuba Concludes Campaign with Victory Over Slovakia
Three-time world champions Cuba concluded their participation in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship on a high note Tuesday, securing a victory against newcomers Slovakia in their final match in Phuket.
Neither the Cuban nor the Slovakian teams had a chance to advance to the elimination rounds. However, both were eager to claim a win before heading home. In an exciting contest, the Caribbean team emerged triumphant with a 3-1 (27-25, 25-21, 22-25, 26-24) victory.
Cuba head coach Luizomar de Moura celebrates the 3-1 win over Slovakia with his players.
Oliver Wrenwick 
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