DOHA – The Qatar men's national volleyball team is set to face Romania on Wednesday in their third and final group stage match at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship, currently underway in the Philippines until September 28. The tournament features 23 national teams from around the world.
Qatar heads into the match looking to deliver a strong performance and rebound from back-to-back defeats a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands and a 3-0 loss to defending champions Poland.
This is Qatar’s second appearance at the World Championship, following their debut in the 2022 edition co-hosted by Poland and Slovenia.
Drawn into Group B considered one of the most competitive groups Qatar is competing alongside world No. 1 Poland, the Netherlands, and Romania.
The tournament follows a group-stage format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. The Round of 16 will take place from September 20 to 23, followed by the quarterfinals on September 24 and 25. Semifinals are scheduled for September 27, with the final and bronze medal matches on September 28.