2022 Men’s FIVB Volleyball World Championship
Italy won the 2022 Men's FIVB Volleyball World Championship, defeating Poland in the final.
Men's 2022 at a Glance
Italy won the 2022 Men's FIVB Volleyball World Championship title, defeating Poland 3–1 in the final. Brazil finished third ahead of Slovenia.
The edition featured 24 teams from 26 August – 11 September 2022 and concluded in Poland / Slovenia. Simone Giannelli was named tournament MVP.
Performance Leaders
Simone Giannelli
Most Valuable Player
How the 2022 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
Italy won its fourth men’s world title and first since 1998.
The medal matches fixed the top four as Italy, Poland, Brazil and Slovenia. The complete placement table below preserves the edition as a historical tournament record rather than only a medal summary.
Format, Field & Host
The 2022 men's edition featured 24 national teams and used a Six pools + 16-team knockout structure.
The competition ran from 26 August – 11 September 2022 with the decisive stage based in Poland / Slovenia.
The 24-team field began in six pools of four. The best 16 teams advanced to a direct knockout phase that ran from the round of 16 through the medal matches.
What Defined the 2022 Men's Edition
TITLE MATCH
Italy finished on top
Italy defeated Poland 3–1 in the final to secure the 2022 title.
BRONZE MATCH
Brazil completed the podium
Brazil finished third after a 3–1 bronze-medal win over Slovenia.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Simone Giannelli earned the top individual honour
Simone Giannelli was named MVP of the 2022 Men's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2022
Italy Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Poland Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Brazil Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Slovenia 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 →Ukraine Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Argentina Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Serbia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Netherlands Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Türkiye Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Japan Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Iran Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Cuba Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Germany Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Tunisia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Canada Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Mexico Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Egypt Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Bulgaria Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Qatar Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryPuerto Rico Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Cameroon Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →China Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →2022 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2022 Men's FIVB Volleyball World Championship?
Italy won the title, beating Poland 3–1 in the final.
Who finished third?
Brazil took bronze with a 3–1 win over Slovenia.
How many teams played in the 2022 Men's edition?
24 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Simone Giannelli was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
