Previously in the tournament, Serbia defeated Iran 3-1 (27-25, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18) in the first match.
Team Melli, led by Mauricio Motta Paes, will play Cuba in the third match on Sunday.
The VNL 2024 plays a major role in determining the last national teams that will qualify for the Paris Olympics.
The result of each match of the tournament’s Preliminary Phase will impact the FIVB Volleyball World Rankings, which will determine the teams to occupy the last five spots in next year’s Games.
As of now, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Japan, Poland, and the US are guaranteed on the men’s side.
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