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Türkiye beats Netherlands 3-1, reaches Men’s Volleyball World Championship quarterfinals

Players of Türkiye celebrate after defeating The Netherlands, during the round of 16 match between Türkiye and the Netherlands, in the FIVBVolleyball Mens World Championship, at the Mall of Asia Arena, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, September 20, 2025. (AA Photo)
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Players of Türkiye celebrate after defeating The Netherlands, during the round of 16 match between Türkiye and the Netherlands, in the FIVBVolleyball Mens World Championship, at the Mall of Asia Arena, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, September 20, 2025. (AA Photo)
September 20, 2025 02:30 PM GMT+03:00

Türkiye’s men’s national volleyball team, known as The Masters of the Net (Filenin Efeleri), made history at the 2025 World Championship by reaching the quarterfinals for the first time. In the round of 16, Türkiye faced the Netherlands in Manila, Philippines, and secured a 3-1 victory to book their spot in the next stage.

The match scores were 27-29, 25-23, 25-16, and 25-19 in favor of Türkiye, showing resilience after dropping the first set. This win marks a major milestone for the national team and highlights the progress of Turkish volleyball on the global stage.

Adis Lagumdzija of Türkiye during the round of 16 match between Türkiye and the Netherlands, in the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship, at the Mall of Asia Arena, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, September 20, 2025. (AA Photo)
Adis Lagumdzija of Türkiye during the round of 16 match between Türkiye and the Netherlands, in the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship, at the Mall of Asia Arena, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, September 20, 2025. (AA Photo)

Quarterfinals await

Türkiye’s quarterfinal opponent will be determined by the winner of the Poland vs Canada clash. Regardless of which team advances, the Masters of the Net will face a strong opponent but carry the confidence of making history in the tournament.

The quarterfinal matches are scheduled for Sept. 24-25, 2025. Türkiye will know its official opponent once the Poland-Canada result is confirmed. The national team aims to maintain the same focus and motivation that brought them to this historic stage.

Match recap: Türkiye vs Netherlands

  • Final Score: Türkiye 3 – 1 Netherlands
  • Set Scores: 27-29, 25-23, 25-16, 25-19

With this victory, Türkiye continues to make a mark at the World Championship and keeps fans excited about the possibility of achieving an unprecedented finish.

September 20, 2025 02:30 PM GMT+03:00
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