2025 Women’s FIVB Volleyball World Championship
Italy completed the women’s 2025 World Championship as champion, edging Türkiye 3–2 for gold in Thailand. Brazil won bronze. With 32 teams, the edition combined a short pool phase with a long knockout path, making the final placement table substantially different from the preliminary records.
Women’s World Championship 2025 at a Glance
Italy completed the women’s 2025 World Championship as champion, edging Türkiye 3–2 for gold in Thailand. Brazil won bronze. With 32 teams, the edition combined a short pool phase with a long knockout path, making the final placement table substantially different from the preliminary records.
Final Standings
P / W / L / PTS show the Preliminary Phase record; the rank column shows the final tournament placement.
Performance Leaders
Alessia Orro · Italy
MVP
Melissa Vargas · Türkiye
151 points
Melissa Vargas · Türkiye
134 attack points
Melissa Vargas · Türkiye
10 aces
Gabi · Brazil
Dream Team
Monica De Gennaro · Italy
Dream Team
How the Women’s 2025 World Championship Unfolded
The 32-team format made the opening phase compact: every team played only three pool matches, with the top two in each pool advancing to the round of 16. That makes the P / W / L / PTS columns useful context, but the final-placement rank is determined by the knockout phase.
In the women’s event, Italy and Türkiye both went 3–0 in pool play and eventually met for the title. Melissa Vargas led the tournament in several scoring categories, but Italy’s balance and Alessia Orro’s MVP performance decided the championship.
Women’s World Championship 2025 Format & Host
The 2025 women’s World Championship featured 32 national teams. Eight pools of four produced 16 knockout qualifiers, with the top two teams in each pool advancing to the round of 16.
From the round of 16 onward, the tournament used single-elimination matches through the quarterfinals, semifinals and medal matches. The women’s championship was staged in Thailand from 22 August to 7 September.
What Defined the Women’s 2025 World Championship
ITALY TITLE
Italy finished 2025 as women’s world champion
Italy survived a five-set final against Türkiye to complete another world-title run.
WOMEN’S FINAL
Italy and Türkiye turned perfect pool records into the title match
Both teams went 3–0 in the Preliminary Phase before meeting in a five-set final in Thailand.
PLAYER PERFORMANCE
Orro was named MVP
Setter Alessia Orro earned women’s MVP honors after Italy’s title run.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2025
Italy Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Türkiye Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Brazil Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Japan Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →United States Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Poland Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →France Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →China Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Serbia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Belgium Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Germany Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Thailand Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Dominican Republic Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Canada Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Slovenia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Ukraine Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Spain Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entrySweden Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Kenya Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Greece Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Argentina Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Cuba Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Mexico Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Czechia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Colombia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Bulgaria Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Puerto Rico Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Egypt Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Slovakia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryVietnam Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
View team →Cameroon Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Women’s World Championship 2025 FAQ
How many teams played in the women’s 2025 Volleyball World Championship?
The 2025 women’s World Championship featured 32 national teams.
Who won the women’s 2025 Volleyball World Championship?
Italy won the women’s title.
Why do the pool records not match the final ranking?
P / W / L / PTS show each team’s three-match preliminary pool record. The final rank reflects the knockout rounds and final placement.
Where was the women’s 2025 World Championship played?
The women’s event was held in Thailand.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
