2014 Men’s FIVB Volleyball World Championship
Poland won the 2014 Men's FIVB Volleyball World Championship, defeating Brazil in the final.
Men's 2014 at a Glance
Poland won the 2014 Men's FIVB Volleyball World Championship, defeating Brazil 3–1 in the final. Germany took bronze ahead of France.
The edition featured 24 national teams from 30 August – 21 September 2014, with the decisive stage in Katowice, Poland. Mariusz Wlazły was named tournament MVP.
Performance Leaders
Mariusz Wlazły
Most Valuable Player
How the 2014 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
Host Poland defeated three-time defending champion Brazil to win its second men’s world title and its first in four decades. Mariusz Wlazły was named tournament MVP.
The medal matches fixed the top four as Poland, Brazil, Germany and France. The full placement table preserves the complete edition rather than only the podium.
Format, Field & Host
Twenty-four teams began in four first-round pools of six. Two further pool stages reduced the field before the Final Four, while classification matches determined the positions immediately below the medal round.
Poland hosted the championship, with the final played at Spodek in Katowice.
What Defined the 2014 Men's Edition
TITLE MATCH
Poland finished on top
Poland defeated Brazil 3–1 in the final to secure the 2014 title.
BRONZE MATCH
Germany completed the podium
Germany beat France 3–0 in the bronze-medal match.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Mariusz Wlazły earned the top individual honour
Mariusz Wlazły was named MVP of the 2014 Men's edition.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Why this edition still matters
Host Poland defeated three-time defending champion Brazil to win its second men’s world title and its first in four decades. Mariusz Wlazły was named tournament MVP.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2014
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 →Germany Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →France Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Russia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Iran Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Canada Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →United States Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Finland Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Serbia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Argentina 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 →Bulgaria Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Italy Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Australia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryChina Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Belgium Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Mexico Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →South Korea Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Venezuela 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 →Puerto Rico Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Tunisia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →2014 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2014 Men's FIVB Volleyball World Championship?
Poland won the title, defeating Brazil 3–1 in the final.
Who won the bronze medal?
Germany took bronze with a 3–0 win over France.
How many teams competed?
24 national teams took part in the 2014 Men's edition.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Mariusz Wlazły was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
