2020 Men’s Olympic Volleyball
France won the 2020 Men's Olympic Volleyball, defeating ROC in the final.
Men's 2020 at a Glance
France won the 2020 Men's Olympic Volleyball title, defeating ROC 3–2 in the final. Argentina finished third ahead of Brazil.
The edition featured 12 teams from 24 July – 7 August 2021 and concluded in Tokyo, Japan. Earvin Ngapeth was named tournament MVP.
Performance Leaders
Earvin Ngapeth
Most Valuable Player
How the 2020 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
France won its first Olympic men’s volleyball gold medal.
The medal matches fixed the top four as France, ROC, Argentina and Brazil. The complete placement table below preserves the edition as a historical tournament record rather than only a medal summary.
Format, Field & Host
The 2020 men's edition featured 12 national teams and used a Two six-team pools + quarterfinal knockout structure.
The competition ran from 24 July – 7 August 2021 with the decisive stage based in Tokyo, Japan.
The 12 teams were divided into two pools of six. The top four teams from each pool advanced to the quarterfinals, followed by single-elimination semifinals and medal matches.
What Defined the 2020 Men's Edition
TITLE MATCH
France finished on top
France defeated ROC 3–2 in the final to secure the 2020 title.
BRONZE MATCH
Argentina completed the podium
Argentina finished third after a 3–2 bronze-medal win over Brazil.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Earvin Ngapeth earned the top individual honour
Earvin Ngapeth was named MVP of the 2020 Men's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2020
France Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →ROC Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryArgentina Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Brazil Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Poland Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Italy Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Japan Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Canada Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Iran Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →United States Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Tunisia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Venezuela Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entry2020 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2020 Men's Olympic Volleyball?
France won the title, beating ROC 3–2 in the final.
Who finished third?
Argentina took bronze with a 3–2 win over Brazil.
How many teams played in the 2020 Men's edition?
12 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Earvin Ngapeth was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
