Manila, Sept. 17 -- The United States eliminated Cuba from the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship with a 25-17, 25-22, 23-25, 27-25 victory Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

The undefeated world No. 5 USA will face Slovenia in the next round while fellow Pool D qualifier Portugal will take on Pool E's Bulgaria.

Bulgaria will also enter the next stage undefeated, its third win posted at the expense of Chile, 25-17, 25-12, 25-12.

Slovenia beat Germany, 25-21, 17-25, 31-29, 25-22, later in the night.

The Americans secured first place in the pool after taking the first two sets. Outside hitter Cooper Robinson nailed the match winner and wound up with a game-high 14 points.

"We knew that Cuba needed this game. We k...