On June 3, the Belgians stunned their European rivals by claiming a straight-sets win.

However, Serbia managed to set the record straight with Drazen Luburic scoring 19 points.

He led his side to a comfortable 25-22, 25-18, 25-20 victory at the Azadi Sports Complex in Tehran in Group D1.

Marko Ivovic added a further 13 points for Serbia while 10 from Bram Van Den Dries could not prevent a Belgian defeat.

"I am very satisfied obviously, not only because of the victory we deserved, but it was the third win in a row," said Serbia coach Nikola Grbic.

"We played late yesterday and there were things that could have given us some problem for this match. 

"But I saw my guys so concentrated and they really wanted this victory.

"We lost against Belgium in Serbia and we really wanted to win today."

In the other match in Tehran, hosts Iran almost squandered a 2-0 lead but managed to beat Argentina 29-27, 25-20, 20-25, 23-25, 15-11.

In Group F1 hosts France recorded a 25-20, 18-25, 25-22, 25-21 win over the United States at the Palais Des Sports in Pau.

The other match saw Russia and Italy contest a thrilling five-set contest, which the Russians won 31-33, 25-23, 21-25, 25-23, 15-10.

Reigning Olympic champions Brazil were humbled by hosts Bulgaria in Group E1 at the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna.

Buoyed by their home support, Bulgaria claimed a 25-22, 25-19, 23-25, 25-19 win.

In the other match in Bulgaria today, Poland defeated Canada 25-21, 27-25, 20-25, 25-19.

The next round of fixtures in the tournament are due to begin on Thursday (June 15).