France Advances to Women’s Volleyball World Championship Semifinals, Defeats brazil 3-1
Warsaw, Poland – August 31, 2025 - In a stunning upset, France’s women’s volleyball team secured a place in the World Championship semifinals, defeating Brazil 3-1 in a quarterfinal match held today. This victory marks a historic moment for the French team, returning to the World Cup stage after a 51-year absence, their last participation dating back to 1974.
The win propels France into the tournament’s final stages, where they will face either the Netherlands or Japan, the winners of Wednesday’s first quarterfinal. This advancement is particularly significant as it represents a resurgence for French women’s volleyball, demonstrating their growing competitiveness on the international stage. The stakes are high, with a potential gold medal appearance on the line, and the team’s performance is captivating a nation eager to witness their continued success.
Eighth-Final Results (August 29-September 1):
August 29: Netherlands 🇳🇱 defeated Serbia 🇷🇸 (3/2); Japan 🇯🇵 defeated Thailand 🇹🇭 (3/0)
August 30: Italy defeated Germany (3/0); Poland 🇵🇱 defeated Belgium (3/2)
August 31: France defeated China (3/1); Brazil 🇧🇷 defeated the Dominican Republic (3/1)
September 1: USA 🇺🇸 defeated Canada (3/0); Türkiye 🇹🇷 defeated Slovenia (3/0)
Quarterfinal Schedule:
September 3: netherlands 🇳🇱 vs. Japan 🇯🇵; Italy 🇮🇹 vs. Poland 🇵🇱
September 4: France 🇫🇷 defeated Brazil 🇧🇷 (3/1); USA 🇺🇸 vs. Türkiye 🇹🇷
Upcoming Semifinals (September 6):
The semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, September 6, with match times at 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. local time. Semi-final 1 will pit the winner of the Netherlands/Japan match against the winner of the USA/Türkiye match. Semi-final 2 will feature the winner of Italy/Poland against France.
Finals Weekend (September 7):
The bronze medal match is set for Sunday, September 7, at 3:30 p.m., followed by the gold medal final at 7:30 p.m. Both matches will be held in Warsaw,Poland.
