Poland captures bronze in 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball Worlds

World No. 1 Poland bounced back from a semifinal heartbreak to end their campaign on a winning note, capturing the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship bronze medal on Sunday, September 28, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

The Poles clinched their first-ever bronze medal finish in a hard-fought four-set clash against dark-horse Czechia, 25-18, 23-25, 25-22, 25-21, in front of a 6,535 electrifying crowd. 

Poland banked on Wilfredo Leon’s power on both offense and defense, top scoring for the team with 26 points built on 23 attacks and 3 service aces. 

The win gave Poland a podium finish for the third straight edition, following their runner-up campaign in 2022 and silver medal in 2018, but this year marked a historic first bronze medal achievement in their decorated volleyball history.