World Championship
09-18 18:00
2 - 3
End
Live Match
H2H
Team
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
France
26
23
25
25
12
2
Argentina
28
25
21
20
15
3
Match Info
Argentina claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory over France in a Pool C match at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball World Championship on September 18. The five-set epic, which began at 18:00, saw the South American side recover from a slow start to overcome their European rivals in a match full of momentum swings. France looked in control after taking the first two sets, but Argentina mounted a stunning comeback, winning the next three to complete a remarkable reverse sweep. The focus point was the performance of Argentina's veteran opposite hitter, who inspired the comeback with a series of clutch points in the fourth and fifth sets. The victory provided Argentina with a massive two points and a huge morale boost, while France was left stunned after letting a commanding lead slip away. The Argentine coach hailed his team's never-say-die attitude, while the French manager lamented a loss of concentration and intensity. Both teams fielded their strongest lineups in a match that will be remembered as one of the tournament's early classics.