Overview
- Italy beat Slovenia 3-2 at the PalaPanini in Modena with set scores of 25-19, 25-22, 27-29, 18-25 and 15-9 to finish the group stage unbeaten.
- Coach Fefè De Giorgi started with his core lineup then rotated the squad after the group's outcome was clear, using substitutes to manage minutes and test options.
- Davide Michieletto was reintroduced after injury and delivered a strong, momentum-shifting performance when brought on in the match.
- Slovenia played without veteran Tine Urnaut after a late withdrawal, a factor that influenced their fightback in the middle sets.
- Italy will meet Denmark in the round of 16 in Turin with the match set for 21:05 and shown on Rai 2, Sky and DAZN, while other last-16 ties include Poland-Latvia, Germany-Bulgaria, France-Portugal and Ukraine-Romania.