Brazil completed an unbeaten campaign in the women’s round robin at the 2025 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Cup on Thursday at the Turnstone Center, overcoming hosts United States 3-1 (25-14, 25-23, 21-25, 25-15) to finish first at the end of the preliminary phase. The South Americans, who maintained their form throughout the week, closed the round with five wins from five matches to advance directly to the semifinals as the top-ranked team.

The clash between Brazil and the United States was a fitting highlight of the final day, with the home side taking the third set before Brazil reasserted control in the fourth to seal the victory. Canada also ended on a high, defeating the Netherlands 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-20) behind composed team play and solid defence, while Italy recorded a 3-0 forfeit win over Germany to conclude their round. Brazil will face Italy in the semifinals, while the other final four matchup will feature a North American showdown between the United States and Canada.

In the men’s competition, Kazakhstan secured the top position in Pool A after defeating Thailand 3-0 (25-15, 25-8, 25-14) to complete the preliminary stage unbeaten. Brazil finished first in Pool B, closing their campaign with a 3-0 (25-9, 25-7, 25-6) victory over India to also advance to the semifinals without a loss.

Egypt placed second in Pool B following a straight-sets (25-22, 25-13, 25-15) win against the Netherlands, while Croatia concluded their pool matches with a 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-19) triumph over the same opponent. Canada, meanwhile, ended Pool A on a strong note by beating Italy 3-0 (25-12, 25-17, 25-11), securing a positive finish to the preliminary stage.

The home crowd had reason to celebrate in the evening as the United States men’s team wrapped up their pool campaign with a 3-0 win over France (25-18, 25-20, 25-14). Japan also finished their Pool B matches with a 3-0 result against India (25-18, 25-14, 25-23), rounding off the final day of group play. Kazakhstan will meet Egypt in one men’s semifinal, while the United States will face Brazil in the other.

With the preliminary phase now complete, the competition moves into the crossover and classification rounds on Friday, which will determine the final placements and set up Saturday’s medal matches in Fort Wayne.