
Ferre Reggers (R) of Belgium competes during the quarterfinal match between Italy and Belgium at the FIVB Men's World Championship 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Sam Deroo (front R) and Pieter Coolman (back R) of Belgium compete during the quarterfinal match between Italy and Belgium at the FIVB Men's World Championship 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Mattia Bottolo (L) of Italy competes during the quarterfinal match between Italy and Belgium at the FIVB Men's World Championship 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Players of Belgium compete during the quarterfinal match between Italy and Belgium at the FIVB Men's World Championship 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Ferre Reggers of Belgium competes during the quarterfinal match between Italy and Belgium at the FIVB Men's World Championship 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Players of Belgium celebrate scoring during the quarterfinal match between Italy and Belgium at the FIVB Men's World Championship 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Alessandro Michieletto of Italy reacts during the quarterfinal match between Italy and Belgium at the FIVB Men's World Championship 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Ferre Reggers (R) of Belgium competes during the quarterfinal match between Italy and Belgium at the FIVB Men's World Championship 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Players of Italy celebrate winning the quarterfinal match between Italy and Belgium at the FIVB Men's World Championship 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Mattia Bottolo (L) of Italy competes during the quarterfinal match between Italy and Belgium at the FIVB Men's World Championship 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Ferre Reggers of Belgium competes during the quarterfinal match between Italy and Belgium at the FIVB Men's World Championship 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Pieter Coolman (bottom) of Belgium competes during the quarterfinal match between Italy and Belgium at the FIVB Men's World Championship 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Alessandro Michieletto (L) of Italy competes during the quarterfinal match between Italy and Belgium at the FIVB Men's World Championship 2025 in Pasay City, the Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)



