Excitement Builds for France vs. Cuba Friendly Volleyball Match
The French men's volleyball team faces Cuba in a friendly match in Poitiers on July 11, 2025, with Olympic champions mostly attending.
Key Points
- • Match set for July 11, 2025, at 20:30 at Arena Futuroscope, Poitiers.
- • Most Olympic champions will participate, except for injured players.
- • Event follows a ceremony honoring the team by President Macron.
- • French Volleyball Federation to provide public entertainment during the match.
On July 11, 2025, the French men's volleyball team, recognized as the reigning double Olympic champions, is set to face off against Cuba in a friendly match at the Arena Futuroscope in Poitiers, starting at 20:30. This event follows a recent ceremony at the Élysée Palace where President Emmanuel Macron honored the team for their Olympic success. Despite the absence of some players, including stars Earvin Ngapeth and Quentin Jouffroy who are currently rehabilitating injuries, the majority of the Olympic champions will participate, making the match a highly anticipated event for fans.
Antoine Brizard, a local player from Poitiers, voiced his excitement about the match, expressing his desire to reconnect with the passionate French audience. In addition to the match, the French Volleyball Federation has organized public entertainment, ensuring a festive atmosphere for attendees. This friendly serves not only as a celebration of past achievements but also as preparation for the upcoming Nations League and the World Championship scheduled from September 12 to 28.