2010 Men’s FIVB Volleyball World Championship
Brazil won the 2010 Men's FIVB Volleyball World Championship, defeating Cuba in the final.
Men's 2010 at a Glance
Brazil won the 2010 Men's FIVB Volleyball World Championship, defeating Cuba 3–0 in the final. Serbia took bronze ahead of Italy.
The edition featured 24 national teams from 25 September – 10 October 2010, with the decisive stage in Rome, Italy. Murilo Endres was named tournament MVP.
Performance Leaders
Murilo Endres
Most Valuable Player
How the 2010 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
Brazil defeated Cuba to complete a third consecutive men’s World Championship title, matching the competition’s record for consecutive crowns. Murilo Endres was named MVP.
The medal matches fixed the top four as Brazil, Cuba, Serbia and Italy. The full placement table preserves the complete edition rather than only the podium.
Format, Field & Host
Twenty-four teams opened the tournament in six first-round pools of four. The field was reduced through second- and third-round pools before classification matches and the Final Four decided the medal positions.
Italy hosted the championship across ten cities, with the final played in Rome.
What Defined the 2010 Men's Edition
TITLE MATCH
Brazil finished on top
Brazil defeated Cuba 3–0 in the final to secure the 2010 title.
BRONZE MATCH
Serbia completed the podium
Serbia beat Italy 3–1 in the bronze-medal match.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Murilo Endres earned the top individual honour
Murilo Endres was named MVP of the 2010 Men's edition.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Why this edition still matters
Brazil defeated Cuba to complete a third consecutive men’s World Championship title, matching the competition’s record for consecutive crowns. Murilo Endres was named MVP.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2010
Brazil Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Cuba Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Serbia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Italy Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Russia 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 →Bulgaria Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Germany Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Argentina Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Czech Republic Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryFrance Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Spain Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryCameroon Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Egypt Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Japan Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Mexico Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Poland Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Puerto Rico Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Australia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryCanada Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →China Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Iran Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Tunisia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Venezuela Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entry2010 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2010 Men's FIVB Volleyball World Championship?
Brazil won the title, defeating Cuba 3–0 in the final.
Who won the bronze medal?
Serbia took bronze with a 3–1 win over Italy.
How many teams competed?
24 national teams took part in the 2010 Men's edition.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Murilo Endres was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
