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Italy Faces Belgium for World Championship Semifinal Berth

De Giorgi urges a fresh, do-or-die mindset with attention on limiting Ferre Reggers after his 31 points in the group.

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Mondiale Maschili: l'Italia travolge il Belgio e vola in semifinale
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Overview

  • First serve is scheduled for 9:30 Italian time at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, with live TV on Rai2 and streaming on RaiPlay, RaiNews, DAZN and VBTV.
  • Italy enter as reigning world champions after sweeping Argentina 3-0 in the round of 16.
  • Belgium won the pool meeting 3-2, led by Ferre Reggers, who scored 31 points.
  • Coach Ferdinando De Giorgi emphasizes treating the tie as a knockout contest and focuses on collective execution to counter Belgium’s attack.
  • Bookmakers list Italy as heavy favorites at around 1.13 to win, with Belgium priced near 4.70–5.00, and the winner will face Poland or Turkey in the semifinals.