Alas drawn with Tunisia, Egypt, Iran for FIVB joust

Host Philippines has been grouped with African and Asian powerhouses in Pool A of the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championships after the official draw attended by international officials, coaches and players on Saturday at the Solaire Resort in Parañaque City.

- JOHN BRYAN ULANDAY

As host, Alas Pilipinas along with the Top-7 ranked countries in No. 1 Poland, No. 2 France, No. 3 USA, No. 4 Slovenia, No. 5 Italy, No. 6 Japan and No. 7 Brazil were seeded right away from Pools A to H before determining their group mates.

And as the smoke cleared, the Philippines ,under the watch of former Olympic coach Angiolino Frigoni of Italy, found itself pooled with 11-time African champion Tunisia, current title holder Egypt and Asian runnerup Iran in a favorable but still tough draw even without any European opponent.