2018 Women’s FIVB Volleyball World Championship
Serbia won the 2018 Women's FIVB Volleyball World Championship, defeating Italy in the final.
Women's 2018 at a Glance
Serbia won the 2018 Women's FIVB Volleyball World Championship title, defeating Italy 3–2 in the final. China finished third ahead of Netherlands.
The edition featured 24 teams from 29 September – 20 October 2018 and concluded in Japan. Tijana Boskovic was named tournament MVP.
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Tijana Bošković
Most Valuable Player
How the 2018 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
Serbia won its first women’s world title.
The medal matches fixed the top four as Serbia, Italy, China and Netherlands. The complete placement table below preserves the edition as a historical tournament record rather than only a medal summary.
Format, Field & Host
The 2018 women's edition featured 24 national teams and used a 24-team multi-round championship structure.
The competition ran from 29 September – 20 October 2018 with the decisive stage based in Japan.
The 24-team field progressed through multiple pool phases before the medal round determined the final podium.
What Defined the 2018 Women's Edition
TITLE MATCH
Serbia finished on top
Serbia defeated Italy 3–2 in the final to secure the 2018 title.
BRONZE MATCH
China completed the podium
China finished third after a 3–0 bronze-medal win over Netherlands.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Tijana Boskovic earned the top individual honour
Tijana Boskovic was named MVP of the 2018 Women's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2018
Serbia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Italy Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →China Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →United States Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Japan Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Brazil Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Russia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Dominican Republic Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Türkiye Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Germany Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Bulgaria Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Thailand Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Puerto Rico Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Azerbaijan Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryMexico Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →South Korea Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Canada Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Argentina Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Kenya Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Cameroon Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Cuba Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryKazakhstan Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entry2018 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2018 Women's FIVB Volleyball World Championship?
Serbia won the title, beating Italy 3–2 in the final.
Who finished third?
China took bronze with a 3–0 win over Netherlands.
How many teams played in the 2018 Women's edition?
24 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Tijana Boskovic was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
