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France top China 3-1 to reach volleyball Worlds quarterfinal

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Helena Cazaute (R) of France competes during the round of 16 match between China and France at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, August 31, 2025. /Xinhua
Helena Cazaute (R) of France competes during the round of 16 match between China and France at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, August 31, 2025. /Xinhua

Helena Cazaute (R) of France competes during the round of 16 match between China and France at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, August 31, 2025. /Xinhua

China couldn't make it past France in the round of 16 at the 2025 FIVB Women's World Championship in Thailand. They were beaten in four-sets and France will now face Brazil in their first-ever quarterfinal at the event.

China made a poor start to the opening frame and quickly fell 9-3 behind before losing it 25-20. The PRC made improvements in the second but were still nowhere near the level they needed to be. A spike from Li Yingying gave them two set points at one stage but France came back and claimed the frame 27-25. China tried to regroup in the third, with Gao Yi and Wang Yuanyuan helping the side pull a set back with a 25-22 victory.

But France, led by captain Helena Cazaute, who finished with a match-high 23 points, stood firm and they sealed an impressive overall 3-1 win by wrapping up the fourth 25-20. In their first quarterfinal at this tournament France now have a tougher task when they face Brazil on Thursday.

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