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Germany Sweeps Into World Championship Last 16, Faces Poland for Group G Top Spot

Winning the group could help Germany avoid a likely last‑16 meeting with Olympic champion Italy.

Overview

  • Germany beat Vietnam 3:0 (25:18, 25:17, 25:21) after an opening 3:0 over Kenya, locking up a top‑two finish in Group G in Phuket.
  • Giulio Cesare Bregoli’s side steadied after early defensive wobbles and controlled play behind stronger blocking and serving.
  • Hanna Orthmann stood out after returning to the starting lineup, while captain Camilla Weitzel contributed prominently at the net.
  • The group decider against world No. 3 Poland is scheduled for Wednesday at 15:30, with live streaming available on ZDF’s platforms.
  • This is the first women’s World Championship with 32 teams in a new biennial cycle hosted in Thailand from August 22 to September 7.