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Italy Eyes World Championship Glory in 2025

By August 11, 20252 min read
Italy Eyes World Championship Glory in 2025

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The volleyball world is buzzing. Thailand's set to host the 2025 FIVB Women’s World Championship from August 22 to September 7. Thirty-two teams. Four cities. One crown. And the stakes? Sky high.

Italy's Big Shot

Italy is rolling in hot. Fresh off Olympic and Volleyball Nations League wins, they're gunning for the world title. It’s been 23 years since they last lifted that trophy. Can they break the drought? With the likes of Paola Egonu spiking at will, you can feel it coming.

Brazil's Redemption Arc

Then there’s Brazil—the powerhouse with a point to prove. Runner-up blues haunt them, finishing second four times. But Thailand might just be their redemption arc. Gabi Guimarães and crew are on a mission to finally taste that championship gold.

USA's Comeback Trail

Team USA isn't just showing up. They’re out to reclaim past glory. A silver at Paris 2024 was sweet, but they haven’t meddled in the World Championships since 2014. With Jordan Thompson leading the charge, they're hungry for more.

The Serbian Challenge

Serbia isn't rolling over. Reigning champs for a reason, they’re eyeing a hat-trick. With Tijana Bošković running the show, opponents will have no answer.

Watch the Drama Unfold

Catch the action on VBTV. Every spike, every block, right at your fingertips. The knockout rounds in Bangkok on September 7 will be fireworks.

And from there… it’s anyone’s game. This championship? It's a battle for the ages.


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