After the group stage, it's time for the eliminations. Eight contested Round of 16 matches will be played in Bangkok, determining which teams will advance to the quarterfinals. Here is the schedule:

📅 Friday, August 29, 2025

• Netherlands – Serbia
  🕒 1:00 PM (Bulgarian time) / 5:00 PM (local in Bangkok)

• Japan – Thailand
  🕒 4:30 PM (Bulgarian time) / 8:30 PM (local time in Bangkok)

📅 Saturday, August 30, 2025

• Italy – Germany
  🕒 1:00 PM (Bulgarian time) / 5:00 PM (local in Bangkok)

• Poland – Belgium
  🕒 4:30 PM (Bulgarian time) / 8:30 PM (local time in Bangkok)

📅 Sunday, August 31, 2025

• China – France
  🕒 1:00 PM (Bulgarian time) / 5:00 PM (local in Bangkok)

• Brazil – Dominican Republic
  🕒 4:30 PM (Bulgarian time) / 8:30 PM (local time in Bangkok)

📅 Monday, September 1, 2025

• USA – Canada
  🕒 1:00 PM (Bulgarian time) / 5:00 PM (local in Bangkok)

• Turkey – Slovenia
  🕒 4:30 PM (Bulgarian time) / 8:30 PM (local time in Bangkok)

All pairs hide intrigue – from classic rivalries like USA – Canada and Netherlands – Serbia, to matches where underdogs like Slovenia and France can upset the favorites' plans. Thailand, as host, will rely on the crowd to challenge Japan.

Italy and Brazil seem to have the easiest draw, but in the knockout phase, details often decide – saved balls in defense, precise serves, and stable mentality.