The day opened with a blockbuster showdown between the United States and Türkiye. In a staggering five-set epic, the American squad showcased incredible tactical resilience. After falling behind in a marathon first set (22-25) and dropping the third (27-29), the USA found their rhythm to push the match to a tie-break. There, they dismantled the Turkish defense, taking the final set 15-8 to seal a phenomenal 3-2 victory.

Another five-set thriller saw the Dominican Republic edge out Ukraine. Ukraine fought valiantly, snatching the third and fourth sets to force a decider. However, the Dominican team regrouped in the critical moments, securing a narrow 15-13 win in the fifth set to claim a hard-fought 3-2 triumph.

The highly anticipated clash between South American giants Brazil and European powerhouses Poland did not disappoint. Poland grabbed a temporary advantage by taking the second set 25-23, but Brazil’s overwhelming net blocking and transition speed ultimately dictated the pace, securing a monumental 3-1 victory for the Seleção.

Meanwhile, Italy displayed flawless dominance in a clinical straight-sets sweep (3-0) against Belgium, completely controlling the net and leaving no room for a Belgian comeback. In other actions, Czechia overcame a strong first-set hiccup against Bulgaria to power back and win 3-1, while the Netherlands cruised comfortably past Germany in straight sets (3-0), showcasing a stellar defensive display.