The pool stage of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U19 World Championship has concluded, setting the stage for the first round of playoffs. Argentina and Thailand claimed the final two places in the round of 16, advancing toward the medal rounds scheduled for Sunday.
Round of 16 Matchups:
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Croatia vs. Türkiye
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Germany vs. USA
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Bulgaria vs. Mexico
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Poland vs. Thailand
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Brazil vs. Belgium
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Chinese Taipei vs. Japan
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China vs. Serbia
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Italy vs. Argentina
17th–24th Place Playoff Fixtures:
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Canada vs. Peru
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Spain vs. Egypt
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Puerto Rico vs. Tunisia
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Chile vs. Dominican Republic
Pool A Highlights
Thailand narrowly advanced to the eighthfinals after taking two sets off pool leaders Croatia, edging out Canada and Egypt in a tight three-way race. Mexico ended their campaign strong with a 3-0 (25-12, 25-23, 26-24) win over Egypt, powered by Naomi Alejandra Cruz Toledo, who scored 17 points.
Croatia remained unbeaten after a thrilling 3-2 (19-25, 25-17, 25-19, 20-25, 15-8) win over Thailand, thanks to a dominant performance at the net with 18 kill blocks. Star opposite Asja Zolota led the hosts with 22 points.
Germany dashed Canada’s knockout hopes with a 3-1 comeback win (18-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-23). Marika Loker led Germany with 21 points, while Sol Henson and Sofia Zabjek each contributed 11 for Canada.
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Pool B Recap
Argentina did just enough to clinch the final knockout spot, edging out Puerto Rico based on match outcomes. They secured a hard-fought 3-2 win (25-21, 21-25, 22-25, 25-23, 15-12) over the Dominican Republic, led by Sofia Emilia Baldo’s 24 points.
Puerto Rico, needing a win, fell short in a five-set battle against Chinese Taipei (25-22, 25-19, 22-25, 20-25, 15-12). With that loss, Argentina advanced. Taipei’s Wu Tzu-Hua starred with 21 points, while Pamela Zoe Agosto and Kalia Isabel Alvarado each scored 13 for Puerto Rico.
Earlier, Brazil maintained their perfect record with a 3-1 (21-25, 25-21, 25-12, 25-21) win over Serbia, finishing first in the group. Mikaela Hestmann Tierno delivered six aces among her 18 points.
Pool C Recap
Poland completed their group stage unbeaten, defeating Spain 3-2 (20-25, 25-15, 25-23, 23-25, 15-8). Natasza Ornoch contributed 16 points, while Spain’s Aina Ginesta Romera topped the scoresheet with 22.
Bulgaria breezed past Peru 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-23) to secure second place in the pool. Darina Naneva impressed with 16 points.
In a rematch of the 2023 final, USA bested Türkiye 3-1 (25-19, 20-25, 25-22, 25-23), clinching third in the group. Suliane Davis led all scorers with 21 points.
Pool D Recap
Chile earned their first win by defeating Tunisia in a dramatic five-set battle (18-25, 25-19, 25-22, 18-25, 16-14). Aina Grimalt led Chile with 24 points, while Tunisia’s Sinda Ben Hamida and Eya Toumi each tallied 26.
China swept Belgium 3-0 (25-18, 27-25, 25-21) to secure a top-three finish, with captain Huang Yuexin leading with 16 points.
Italy preserved their perfect record and top spot with a 3-1 (25-21, 16-25, 25-22, 25-21) win over Japan. Rion Chuganji was the match’s top scorer with 24 points for Japan, while Ludovica Tosini led Italy with 14.
