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Bulgaria Shocks USA, Advances to World Championship Semis

9/27/2025

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Bulgaria defeated the United States 3-2 in a Pasay City quarter-final, advancing to the World Championship semi-finals for the first time since 2010.
Coach Gianlorenzo Blengini praised the team's unity and focus throughout the match.
Bulgaria will face the Czech Republic, which reached the semi-finals after defeating Iran 3-1.
The tournament has eliminated traditional powerhouses, making the semi-final lineup surprising.

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Bulgaria defeated the United States 3-2 in a Pasay City quarter-final, advancing to the World Championship semi-finals for the first time since 2010.
Coach Gianlorenzo Blengini praised the team's unity and focus throughout the match.
Bulgaria will face the Czech Republic, which reached the semi-finals after defeating Iran 3-1.
The tournament has eliminated traditional powerhouses, making the semi-final lineup surprising.