Final Four - Group 1 - July 14-19 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A Final Six will be held for Group 1 from July 14 to 19 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The six participating teams will comprise the organiser, the first two teams of Pool A & B and the winner of the Group 2 Final Four. If the organiser is among the qualified teams of Pool A or B, the best ranked team from the same pool not already qualified will be selected.
Competition Formula:
Pool Matches (July 15-17):
There will be two pools of three teams played in a round robin system.
Final Round Pools |
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Pool I |
Pool J |
Brazil
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Serbia
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USA
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Poland
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France
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Italy
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Team Ranking
According to the ranking system, the top two teams will advance to the semifinals. Teams ranked third are eliminated.
Semifinals and Finals (18-19 July)
The first of each pool will meet the second of the other pool in crossed semifinals.
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Semifinals |
Semifinal 1 |
Winner Pool I vs 2nd Pool J |
Semifinal 2 |
2nd Pool I vs Winner Pool J |
Winners of the two semifinals will play for the FIVB Volleyball World League Title whilst the losers will play for the 3rd place of the competition.
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Finals |
Final for Bronze |
Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 |
Final for Gold |
Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 |