The 8 teams advancing to the quarterfinals of the Men's Volleyball World Championship have been revealed.

The Round of 16 at the 2025 Men's Volleyball World Championship has come to an end with intense and exciting games.

The Round of 16 at the 2025 Men's Volleyball World Championship ended with dramatic matches, surprising fans as Iran made a remarkable comeback against Serbia to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.

The match between Serbia and Iran was the highlight, with the European team initially leading 2-1. However, Iran's resilience allowed them to win the fourth set 25-22 and then dominate the final set, clinching a 3-2 victory. This was one of the most impressive comebacks of the tournament so far.

In other matchups, the USA faced a tough battle against Slovenia. After losing the first set, the American team rallied strongly to win three consecutive sets, finishing the match 3-1. Meanwhile, Turkey showed significant improvement by defeating the Netherlands 3-1, and Poland — a top contender for the title — demonstrated their strength with a convincing win over Canada.

Other strong teams like Italy, Belgium, and Bulgaria confirmed their quality by each winning 3-0 against Argentina, Finland, and Portugal respectively. The Czech Republic also had little trouble overcoming Tunisia with the same scoreline, securing their place among the top 8 teams.

Thus, this year's quarterfinals will feature clashes among the world's elite: Italy vs Belgium, Poland vs Turkey, Czech Republic vs Iran, and USA vs Bulgaria. These matches, scheduled for September 24 and 25, promise high-level battles both tactically and mentally.

With impressive performances in the Round of 16, the race for the championship is more intense than ever. Fans eagerly await to see if Poland can reaffirm their status as former champions or if surprises will come from "dark horses" like Iran or Turkey. The 2025 Men's Volleyball World Championship quarterfinals are expected to be thrilling and unpredictable down to every play.