Overview
- Italy claimed a fifth world crown and second straight, defeating Bulgaria 25-21, 25-17, 17-25, 25-10 in Manila.
- Poland beat the Czech Republic 3-1 to secure the bronze and complete the podium.
- MVP honors went to Alessandro Michieletto, with Simone Giannelli (setter), Yuri Romanò (opposite) and Fabio Balaso (libero) also selected among the tournament’s best.
- Bulgarian star Aleksandar Nikolov finished as top scorer with 173 points, capping a breakout run for the surprise finalists.
- President Sergio Mattarella invited the champions to the Quirinale, as national leaders and CONI hailed the achievement, and coach Ferdinando De Giorgi’s link to all five Italian titles was underlined.