The Italian national team secured a crucial victory in the match that closes the group stage of the 21st edition of the 2025 Men’s World Championship, currently underway in Manila, Philippines. A win in their opening match against Algeria and a tie-break defeat against Belgium mean Ferdinando De Giorgi’s national team must defeat Ukraine in the match that will decide the team that advances to the Round of 16 tomorrow, Thursday, September 18th, at 3:30 PM, live on Rai2, DAZN, and VBTV.
Belgium, thanks to their victory over the Azzurri, has thus earned a place in the knockout stage, while the other team that will advance to the Round of 16 awaits determination.
Ukraine has thus far prevailed over Algeria, losing instead to the Flemish team. Italy and Ukraine have currently faced each other seven times, with the record clearly in favor of Giannelli and his teammates: six victories for the Azzurri, just one for the Ukrainians.
