In the final match of the 2022 Men's World Championship, Italy faced the two-time defending champion Poland, and defeated the opponent 3-1 on aggregate to win the World Championship after 24 years, and also the fourth time to win the World Championship. The Italian men's volleyball team was received by President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Mario Draghi respectively after returning home on September 12, Italy's local time.
Italian Men's Volleyball Team Received by President and Prime Minister
Italian men's volleyball team received by president and prime minister
Italian men's volleyball team received by president and prime minister
Italian men's volleyball team received by president and prime minister
Italy and host Poland both reached the final of the World Championships for the fifth time, with Italy striving to win the title again after 24 years and Poland hitting the triple crown. In this matchup, Italy was defeated in the first game, but then withstood the pressure and won three games in a row, with a total score of 3-1, to win the World Championships again after 24 years, following three consecutive titles in 1990, 1994 and 1998, and also the fourth time on top, while Poland missed the opportunity to win three consecutive titles.
