Qatar Set for Tough Group B Test Against Defending Champions Poland

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September 14, 2025
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14-September-2025

Qatar Set for Tough Group B Test Against Defending Champions Poland

MANILA – Qatar will face a major test on Monday as they take on world No. 1 and reigning champions Poland in their second group-stage match at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship, currently being held in the Philippines.

Qatar will be looking to bounce back after a 3–1 loss to the Netherlands in their opening Group B match. Despite the defeat, the team showed determination, narrowly winning one set 28–26. The remaining sets went to the Dutch with scores of 25–18, 25–23, and 25–23.

Placed in one of the tournament’s most competitive groups, Qatar is up against top-ranked teams including Poland, the Netherlands, and Romania.

Their final group-stage match will be on Wednesday against Romania—a crucial fixture that could determine their chances of advancing.

This is Qatar’s second appearance at the World Championship, following their debut in 2022 when the event was co-hosted by Poland and Slovenia.

The top two teams from each group will move on to the knockout stage. The Round of 16 is set for September 20–23, with quarterfinals on September 24–25, semifinals on September 27, and the final and bronze medal matches on September 28.