Brazil eased past Iran in straight sets (25-17, 25-22, 25-23) in Poland late Tuesday.
Outside hitter Yoandy Leal contributed to the match high of 20 points.
“I am so happy! I am so glad about what we are doing,” Fernando said after the match.
“It was not easy. It was a tough match against the boys from Iran. The first set was somewhat strange for them. Maybe they were a little bit nervous, but then it was a tough game. Now we get some rest, study Argentina a lot, make some little steps at practices and that’s all,” Fernando added.