2027 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship field finalized

The field of 32 teams for the 2027 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship, to be hosted by Poland from September 10 to 26, 2027, has been finalized. The tournament will feature matches across five Polish cities: Gdansk/Sopot, Katowice, Krakow, Lodz, and Olsztyn.

Notable qualifiers include the host nation Poland and 2025 world champions Italy. Other participants include teams from continental championships such as France, Slovenia, and Finland (Europe); Japan, Iran, and South Korea (Asia); USA, Canada, and Cuba (North/Central America); Brazil, Argentina, and Chile (South America); and Tunisia, Cameroon, and Algeria (Africa). The remaining spots were filled via the FIVB World Ranking, including teams like Greece, Turkey, Germany, Serbia, and Bulgaria.

Greece marks a significant return to the tournament, qualifying for the first time since 2006. Turkey also secures its place following a strong recent performance. The tournament format will consist of eight groups of four teams, with the top two from each group advancing to a round of 16 knockout stage.