2018 Men’s FIVB Volleyball World Championship
Poland won the 2018 Men's FIVB Volleyball World Championship, defeating Brazil in the final.
Men's 2018 at a Glance
Poland won the 2018 Men's FIVB Volleyball World Championship title, defeating Brazil 3–0 in the final. United States finished third ahead of Serbia.
The edition featured 24 teams from 9–30 September 2018 and concluded in Italy / Bulgaria. Bartosz Kurek was named tournament MVP.
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Bartosz Kurek
Most Valuable Player
How the 2018 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
Poland defended the men’s world title.
The medal matches fixed the top four as Poland, Brazil, United States and Serbia. 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 24 national teams and used a 24-team multi-round championship structure.
The competition ran from 9–30 September 2018 with the decisive stage based in Italy / Bulgaria.
The 24-team field progressed through multiple pool phases before the medal round determined the final podium.
What Defined the 2018 Men's Edition
TITLE MATCH
Poland finished on top
Poland defeated Brazil 3–0 in the final to secure the 2018 title.
BRONZE MATCH
United States completed the podium
United States finished third after a 3–1 bronze-medal win over Serbia.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Bartosz Kurek earned the top individual honour
Bartosz Kurek was named MVP of the 2018 Men's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2018
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 →United States 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 →France Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Netherlands Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Canada Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Belgium Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Bulgaria Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Slovenia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Iran 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 →Finland Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Japan Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Cuba Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Cameroon 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 →China Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Tunisia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Dominican Republic Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entry2018 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2018 Men's FIVB Volleyball World Championship?
Poland won the title, beating Brazil 3–0 in the final.
Who finished third?
United States took bronze with a 3–1 win over Serbia.
How many teams played in the 2018 Men's edition?
24 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Bartosz Kurek was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
