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flag Iran beat Philippines 3-2 in five sets to advance to the World Championship round of 16.

flag Iran's men's volleyball team defeated host nation Philippines 3-2 in a tightly contested match at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, advancing to the round of 16 as second-place finishers in Group A. flag The match, held in Manila, featured five dramatic sets with scores of 21-25, 25-21, 17-25, 25-23, and 22-20. flag Iran, ranked 15th, secured its spot alongside top seed Tunisia. flag The Philippines, ranked 77th, ended their tournament with a 1-2 record after a spirited run that earned praise from Iran’s coach Robert Piazza, who acknowledged the host team’s strong performance and resilience despite the loss.

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