Tehran - BORNA - The 2025 Volleyball World Championship concluded in the Philippines with Italy securing back-to-back titles, while Iran’s national team made significant progress, finishing in 8th place — a five-position climb compared to the previous edition.
The tournament hosted 32 national teams from September 11 to September 28 across multiple cities in the Philippines. In the final match on Sunday, Italy defeated Bulgaria 3–1, capturing the championship for the second consecutive time. Poland claimed third place after edging out the Czech Republic.
For Iran, the championship marked a notable improvement. Having ranked 13th in the 2022 edition, Team Melli advanced into the top eight this year, underlining its growing presence on the world stage despite facing powerhouse teams. Analysts view this rise as a testament to Iran’s depth of talent and the effectiveness of its development programs, even amid fierce global competition.
The final standings of the 2025 Volleyball World Championship are as follows:
Italy
Bulgaria
Poland
Czech Republic
United States
Turkey
Belgium
Iran
Argentina
Serbia
Slovenia
Tunisia
Netherlands
Canada
Finland
Portugal
Brazil
France
Philippines
Cuba
Germany
Qatar
Japan
Ukraine
Egypt
Colombia
South Korea
Libya
Romania
China
Chile
Algeria
Iran’s eighth-place finish places it ahead of traditional heavyweights such as Brazil, France, and Japan, signaling a shift in volleyball’s competitive balance and strengthening Iran’s ambitions to establish itself among the sport’s elite nations.
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