Overview

• The pool-stage match starts at 12:00 Italian time at Phuket Municipal Stadium and will determine first place, with both teams already through to the round of 16.
• Italy arrives with straight-sets wins over Slovakia and Cuba and as the reigning Olympic and Nations League champion.
• Coach Julio Velasco cautions that Italy must raise its level against a seasoned Belgian side with extensive international experience.
• Belgium’s threats highlighted in previews include star hitter Herbots as well as Lemmens and Van Avermaet.
• Viewers in Italy can watch free on Raidue, stream on RaiPlay, and access coverage on DAZN and VolleyballWorld with a subscription.