September 28, 2025 – Finals: Bulgaria vs Italy
Italy successfully defended its crown after defeating Bulgaria, which made a return trip to the finals after a 55-year absence. Yuri Romano led his team once again with 22 points in 16 attacks, five service aces, and a block. Mattia Bottolo had 19 points in 10 attacks, seven service aces, and two blocks, while Alessandro Michieletto finished the game with 11 points. For Bulgaria, Aleksandar Nikolov scored 23 points in 21 attacks, a block, and an ace, while Martin Atanasov added 11 points.
FINAL SCORE: 21-25, 17-25, 25-17, 10-25
September 28, 2025 – Bronze Medal Match: Czech Republic vs Poland
In the battle for bronze, Poland got their first-ever bronze medal in the World Championship after defeating the Czech Republic. Wilfredo Leon exploded for 26 points in 23 attacks and three blocks, while Kewin Sasak contributed 11 points. For the Czech Republic, Lukas Vasina led the team with 19 points in 18 attacks and a block, while Patrik Indra added 11 points.
FINAL SCORE: 18-25, 25-23, 22-25, 21-25
September 27, 2025 – Semifinals: Poland vs Italy
Italy made quick work of Poland to return to the finals to defend the title. Yuri Romano led the team with 15 points in 12 attacks, two blocks, and an ace, while Alessandro Michieletto scored 12 points. For Poland, Wilfredo Leon was the lone bright spot with 14 points in 12 attacks and two blocks.
FINAL SCORE: 21-25, 22-25, 23-25
September 27, 2025 – Semifinals: Czech Republic vs Bulgaria
After 55 years, Bulgaria returned to the finals of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championships after defeating the Czech Republic. Aleksandar Nikolov exploded for 31 points in 27 attacks, three aces, and a block, while Aleks Grozdanov and Asparuh Asparuhov combined for 22 points. For the Czech Republic, Lukas Vasina led the team with 17 points in 14 attacks, two blocks, and an ace, while Jan Galabov and Patrik Indra combined for 23 points.
FINAL SCORE: 20-25, 25-23, 21-25, 22-25
September 25, 2025 – Quarterfinals: USA vs Bulgaria
Bulgaria woke at the right time to avoid a collapse against the United States of America. Aleksandar Nikolov finished the game with 29 points, seven coming from the fifth set. For the United States, Ethan Champlin finished the game with 17 points, while Jordan Ewert and Merrick McHenry combined for 27 points.
FINAL SCORE: 25-21, 25-19, 17-25, 22-25, 13-25
September 25, 2025 – Quarterfinals: Czech Republic vs Iran
Czech Republic shocked Iran to enter the semifinals of the tournament. Patrik Indra finished the game with 22 points, while Lukas Vasina ended the game with 21 points. For Iran, Poriya Hossein Khanzadeh and Ali Hajipour each scored 18 points.
FINAL SCORE: 22-25, 27-25, 25-20, 25-21
September 24, 2025 – Quarterfinals: Poland vs Turkey
Poland made quick work of Turkey to qualify for the semifinals. Wilfredo Leon and Jakub Kochanowski each scored 13 points, while Bartosz Kurek finished the match with 10 points. For Turkey, Adis Lagumdžija was the lone bright spot with 12 points.
FINAL SCORE: 25-15, 25-22, 25-19
September 24, 2025 – Quarterfinals: Italy vs Belgium
Italy avenged its loss to Belgium in the elimination round in the quarterfinals. Roberto Russo, Alessandro Michieletto, and Mattia Bottolo combined for 33 points to lead Italy to victory. For Belgium, Ferre Reggers scored 13 points, while Sam Deroo contributed 11 points.
FINAL SCORE: 25-15, 25-22, 25-19
