MANILA, Philippines —

Aleksandar Nikolov erupted with 29 points to send Bulgaria to the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship semifinal for the first time in 19 years.

Down two sets, the Nikolov brothers and the Bulgarians never wavered, pulling off a thrilling comeback to stun World No. 4 USA. The final score read 21-25, 19-25, 25-17, 25-22, 15-13 in favor of Bulgaria.

This remarkable victory marks a significant milestone for Bulgarian volleyball on the world stage.
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