(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
FIVB Women’s World Championship 2025: Pools E, F, G, and H Back in Action
: 25 August 2025
The 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship continues in Thailand as Pools E, F, G, and H prepare for their second-leg matches on Monday, August 25. Every game could play a crucial role in determining which teams advance to the eighthfinals.
Pool E:
Canada and Turkiye are heavy favorites in Nakhon Ratchasima. After defeating Bulgaria in the opening leg, Canada faces Spain, aiming for a second straight win. Turkiye, fresh from a strong victory over Spain, will take on Bulgaria, a team capable of causing an upset.
Pool F:
Mexico will look to build on a strong first-leg performance against China as they face the Dominican Republic in Chiang Mai. The Dominican Republic, winners over Colombia in their opener, remain solid favorites. China will face Colombia in the second match, seeking another decisive win.
Pool G:
Poland and Kenya are expected to battle in Phuket, while the clash between Germany and Vietnam could decide the second spot in the eighthfinals. Germany are the favorites, but Vietnam have shown growing potential and could pull off a surprise.
Pool H:
Japan and Serbia aim to secure their playoff spots in Bangkok with victories over Ukraine and Cameroon, respectively. Japan opens against a strong European team, while Serbia faces Cameroon, one of the lower-ranked teams, in the day’s second match.
Monday Schedule (local time, Thailand):
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16:00 – Canada vs Spain
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16:00 – Dominican Republic vs Mexico
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17:00 – Germany vs Vietnam
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17:00 – Japan vs Ukraine
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19:30 – Turkiye vs Bulgaria
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19:30 – China vs Colombia
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20:30 – Poland vs Kenya
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20:30 – Serbia vs Cameroon
Fans can expect exciting action and potential surprises as the second leg unfolds, bringing teams closer to the knockout stage of the championship.