China defeated Egypt in four sets, while top favorites Brazil and Russia won their opening matchups at the Men's Volleyball World Championship in Poland on Monday.

China had a relatively easy time in their opening matchup in Pool C against Egypt as they cruised through the first two sets but relaxed on the third set that the Egyptians took advantage of.

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Nobody wants to budge on the fourth set up until 31-all when China delivers with an attack followed by a block point to win the match 25-20, 25-20, 23-25, 33-31.

China's team captain Zhong Weijun admitted that they committed so many mistakes in the third set "that is why we could not finish the match in the straight sets," Weijun said.

Coach Xie Guochen felt the same saying "I think my players got too relaxed in the third set."

Zhi Yuan of China top scored the team and also the tournament with 31 points while Ahmed Elkotb from Egypt scored 23 points who played in just two sets.

China will face Mexico on Wednesday while Russia plays Egypt and Bulgaria goes up against Canada.

Other matches in Pool C were top favorites and second seeds Russia winning their first match against Canada in straight sets 25-21, 25-19, 25-21.

Dmitriy Muserskiy top scored for Russia with 18 points while Canada's Gavin Schmitt scored 11 points.

Bulgaria also won their match against Mexico in three straight sets 25-16, 25-17, 25-21.

Pool B also started their opening matchups with defending champions Brazil leading the way with a shutout against Germany 25-21, 25-19, 25-17.

Lucarelli Santos De Souza led the Brazilians with 13 points, 10 points from attacks, two blocks and a service ace while Gyorgy Grozer led Germany with 11 points.

Also in Pool B, South Korea dismisses Tunisia in four sets 24-26, 26-24, 25-21, 25-18 and Finland came back from two sets down to win against Cuba in five sets 18-25, 21-25, 27-25, 25-23, 15-12.

TagsZhong Weijun, Xie Guochen, Zhi Yuan, Dmitriy Muserskiy