2018 Men’s Volleyball Nations League
Russia won the 2018 Men's Volleyball Nations League, defeating France in the final.
Men's 2018 at a Glance
Russia won the 2018 Men's Volleyball Nations League title, defeating France 3–0 in the final. United States finished third ahead of Brazil.
The edition featured 16 teams from 25 May – 8 July 2018 and concluded in Lille, France. Maxim Mikhaylov was named tournament MVP.
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Maxim Mikhaylov
Most Valuable Player
How the 2018 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
Russia won the inaugural men’s Volleyball Nations League.
The medal matches fixed the top four as Russia, France, United States and Brazil. The complete placement table below preserves the edition as a historical tournament record rather than only a medal summary.
Format, Field & Host
The 2018 men's edition featured 16 national teams and used a Preliminary round + six-team Finals structure.
The competition ran from 25 May – 8 July 2018 with the decisive stage based in Lille, France.
Each of the 16 teams played a full 15-match preliminary schedule. The Finals brought together the host and the leading teams from the preliminary phase.
What Defined the 2018 Men's Edition
TITLE MATCH
Russia finished on top
Russia defeated France 3–0 in the final to secure the 2018 title.
BRONZE MATCH
United States completed the podium
United States finished third after a 3–0 bronze-medal win over Brazil.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Maxim Mikhaylov earned the top individual honour
Maxim Mikhaylov was named MVP of the 2018 Men's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2018
Russia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →France Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →United States Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Brazil Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Poland Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Serbia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Canada Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Italy Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Germany Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Iran Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Bulgaria Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Japan Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Australia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryArgentina Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →China Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →South Korea Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →2018 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2018 Men's Volleyball Nations League?
Russia won the title, beating France 3–0 in the final.
Who finished third?
United States took bronze with a 3–0 win over Brazil.
How many teams played in the 2018 Men's edition?
16 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Maxim Mikhaylov was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
