Overview
- The match is underway at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay at 12:30 local time, with live coverage on Rai 2, RaiPlay, DAZN and VolleyballWorld.
- Italy reached the last four after 3-0 wins over Argentina and Belgium, avenging a pool-stage loss to Belgium.
- Poland advanced by sweeping Turkey 3-0 and is without starter Bartosz Kurek at the outset due to abdominal issues.
- This is a renewed chapter of a tight rivalry after Italy’s 2022 world final win and Poland’s victories at Euro 2023 and the 2025 VNL.
- Bulgaria defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 earlier and will face the winner in Sunday’s final.