Canada Advances to Women's Volleyball World Championship Round of 16 After Pool Play Exit

Canada's women's volleyball team advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Thailand despite a 3-0 loss to Turkey, who remained undefeated and led Pool E. Canada secured a top-two finish in the pool with earlier wins over Spain and Bulgaria, highlighted by strong performances from Andrea Mitrovic, who scored 22 points against Spain, and Hilary Johnson, who added 19. Canada faced challenges with unforced errors but maintained advantages in attack points, blocks, and aces during pool play. The loss to Turkey means Canada will meet the United States in the Round of 16, a match Canadian coach Giovanni Guidetti emphasized as another tough challenge. The Canadian team also had to manage the absence of opposite Anna Smrek due to a head injury sustained in the match against Spain. Overall, Canada demonstrated resilience and skill, securing their spot in the knockout stage despite the setback against a powerful Turkish squad.