U.S. Men Fall in Five Sets to Bulgaria at 2025 World Championship
The U.S. lost a heartbreaker in the quarterfinals of the 2025 World Championship as Bulgaria stormed back from two sets down to win 21-25, 19-25, 25-17, 25-22, in Manila, Philippines.
Sept. 12-Sept. 28, 2025
Manila, Philippines
International Events, National Team Events
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Sept. 12: USA def. Colombia, 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-14).
Sept. 15: USA def. Portugal, 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-17)
Sept. 17: USA def. Cuba, 3-1 (25-17, 25-22, 23-25, 27-25)
Sept. 22: Round of 16: USA def. Slovenia, 3-1 (19-25, 25-22, 25-17, 25-20)
Sept. 25: Quarterfinals: Bulgaria def. USA, 3-2 (21-25, 19-25, 25-17, 25-22, 15-13)
Stories
U.S. Men Advance to 2025 World Quarterfinals with Big Win Over Slovenia
Gabi Garcia scored 26 points to lead the U.S. Men's National Team past Slovenia 3-1 (19-25, 25-22, 25-17, 25-20) in the 2025 World Championship Round of 16 in Manila, Philippines.
U.S. Men Finish First in Pool at 2025 Worlds
The U.S. Men's National Team secured the top seed in Pool D with a 3-1 (25-17, 25-22, 23-25, 27-25) win over Cuba at the 2025 World Championship in Manila, Philippines.
U.S. Men Sweep Portugal at 2025 Worlds
The U.S. Men's National Team notched its second sweep at the 2025 World Championship with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-17) win over Portugal Monday in Manila, Philippines.
U.S. Men Open 2025 Worlds with Sweep of Colombia
The U.S. Men's National Team cruised to a 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-14) victory over Colombia in its first match at the 2025 World Championship in Manila, Philippines.
Six Olympians on U.S. Men’s Roster for 2025 World Championship
Fifteen athletes are in the Philippines this month as the U.S. Men’s National Team competes in the 2025 FIVB World Championship, Sept. 12-28 in Manila. The U.S. Men, currently ranked No. 6 in the world, are in Pool D alongside Colombia, Portugal and Cuba, and their opening match is set for Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. PT against Colombia.