The Italian male national volleyball national team of Fefè De Giorgi arrives in the round of 16 at the World Cup in progress in Manila: the Ukraine for 25-21, 25-22, 25-18 beaten in three sets.
After the knockout with Belgium for the Azzurri it was categorical to win in order not to sensationally greet the 2025 World Cup in advance in what was in all respects an authentic play -off to access the round of 16.
Thanks to this statement, Italy, led by Simone Giannelli, closed group F of the World Championships in second place, behind Belgium. Now, Sunday 21 September, when in Italy it will be morning, the Argentine will challenge Argentina in the round of 16, who won by group C surprise, eliminating the France of Andrea Giani, winner of the Olympic gold last year in Paris, not admitted among the top 16 of the world championship event. Brazil is also outside the round of 16, which did not pass the group H. In the event of a possible success against Argentina, in the quarterfinals Italy would challenge the winner of the Belgium-Fingland match.