2022 Men’s Volleyball Nations League
France won the 2022 Men's Volleyball Nations League, defeating United States in the final.
Men's 2022 at a Glance
France won the 2022 Men's Volleyball Nations League title, defeating United States 3–2 in the final. Poland finished third ahead of Italy.
The edition featured 16 teams from 7 June – 24 July 2022 and concluded in Bologna, Italy. Earvin Ngapeth was named tournament MVP.
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Earvin Ngapeth
Most Valuable Player
How the 2022 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
France won its first men’s VNL title.
The medal matches fixed the top four as France, United States, Poland and Italy. The complete placement table below preserves the edition as a historical tournament record rather than only a medal summary.
Format, Field & Host
The 2022 men's edition featured 16 national teams and used a Three-week preliminary phase + eight-team Finals structure.
The competition ran from 7 June – 24 July 2022 with the decisive stage based in Bologna, Italy.
Each team played 12 preliminary matches across three competition weeks before the eight-team Finals decided the medal positions.
What Defined the 2022 Men's Edition
TITLE MATCH
France finished on top
France defeated United States 3–2 in the final to secure the 2022 title.
BRONZE MATCH
Poland completed the podium
Poland finished third after a 3–0 bronze-medal win over Italy.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Earvin Ngapeth earned the top individual honour
Earvin Ngapeth was named MVP of the 2022 Men's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2022
France 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 →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 →Brazil Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Iran Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Netherlands Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Argentina Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Slovenia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Serbia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Germany Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →China Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Bulgaria Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Canada Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Australia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entry2022 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2022 Men's Volleyball Nations League?
France won the title, beating United States 3–2 in the final.
Who finished third?
Poland took bronze with a 3–0 win over Italy.
How many teams played in the 2022 Men's edition?
16 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Earvin Ngapeth was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
