ICYMI: Philippines makes history with first FIVB Men's World Championship win over Egypt

With a four-set victory over Egypt in the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship, the Philippines made history on by earning its first-ever triumph in the competition. series held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The scores were 29 – 27, 23 – 25, 25 – 21, and 25 – 21.

With 25 points, including 23 kills and two blocks, team captain Bryan Bagunas propelled Alas Pilipinas to victory. Ordiales, who had a terrible performance the previous time, demonstrated his value with a 21-point performance that included 19 attacks and two aces. With 13 points, including the game-winning block, Marck Espejo entered the double-digit range. "Not only did I make a contribution, but we also won. It's twice as joyful because we still have a chance to advance to the Round of 16," Ordiales said on an interview.

After weathering four set points, the Filipinos prevailed in a nail-biting conclusion to the first set, 29 – 27. The Nationals recovered in the third and fourth innings after Egypt retaliated in the second, winning the historic victory in front of a cheering hometown audience.

The Philippines showed greater strength in crucial areas, outscoring its opponent 58 – 52 in attacks, 11 – 8 in blocks, and 4 – 1 in aces, despite making 33 mistakes. Seif Abed scored 15 points for Egypt, and Mohamed Osman Elhaddad Hamada contributed 14 more.

The Philippines' chance of earning a spot in the Round of 16 all of a sudden appeared on the horizon as a result of the victory. The action heads to a virtual knockout stage on Thursday, September 18, when a deadlock at 1 – 1 was established between the Philippines, Iran, Egypt, and Tunisia.