Tunisia secured the first ticket to the Round of 16 in Pool A with a 25-19, 25-18, 25-22 win over Egypt.

The all-African showdown brought their long-standing continental rivalry to the global stage, with Tunisia bouncing back from a previous loss to Iran. The victory gave Tunisia two wins and six points, securing their spot in the next round.

While Tunisia was reeling from its earlier loss, the result kept the race for the second Round of 16 berth wide open in Group A.

Despite Tunisia leading the standings with a superior set ratio, the rest of the group remained evenly matched, each team with one win heading into the final day of the preliminary round.

Tunisia and Egypt have long dominated African volleyball. The two powerhouses have traded titles in the Men’s African Volleyball Championship since its inception in 1967, winning 20 of the 24 editions between them. Although Egypt are the reigning champions, Tunisia leads the tally with 11 continental titles.

FIVB Men’s World Championship

The FIVB Men’s World Championship is a major international volleyball competition for men’s national teams, first organized by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) in 1949. Held every four years, it is one of the sport’s most prestigious events, showcasing the world’s best teams and players.

Round of 16

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Pool A

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Men’s African Volleyball Championship

The Men’s African Volleyball Championship is the premier continental competition for men’s national volleyball teams in Africa, organized by the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB). First held in 1967 in Tunisia, the tournament has served to crown the African champion and has historically been a major qualifier for the Olympic Games and the FIVB World Championship. Egypt is the most successful nation in the tournament’s history, having won multiple titles.