The 2022 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League was the fourth edition of the FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League, an annual men's international volleyball tournament. The competition was held between 7 June to 24 July 2022, and the final round took place in Unipol Arena, Bologna, Italy.[1][2]
Australia were the last placed challenger team after the preliminary round and will be replaced by 2022 Challenger Cup winners Cuba in the 2023 edition.[3]
France won their first VNL title after defeating the United States in five sets. It was the United States' second silver medal. Poland won their second bronze medal by sweeping the finals host Italy in straight sets.[4] Earvin N'Gapeth from France named the MVP of the tournament.[5]
As there was no promotion or relegation in the 2021 VNL,was scheduled for the same 16 teams in 2021 are to compete in this year's edition.[6]
On 1 March 2022, FIVB declared Russia and Belarus not eligible for international and continental competitions due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As a result, Russia was expeled from the competition.[7] On April 29, FIVB announced that China will replaces Russia for the competition.[8]
In the 2022 tournament, the format of play was changed. The new format will see 16 men's teams competing in pools of 8 teams during the pool phase. Each team plays 12 matches during the pool stage. Eight teams will then move into the final knockout phase of the competition.[9]
The VNL Finals will see the seven strongest teams along with the finals host country Italy moving directly to the knockout phase which will consist of eight matches in total: four quarterfinals, two semi-finals and the bronze and gold medal matches.
Final 8 direct elimination formula:[10]
The overview of pools was released on 7 December 2021.[11]
Brazil China United States Slovenia Japan Iran Netherlands Australia
Canada Poland France Serbia Argentina Italy Germany Bulgaria
Japan France China Slovenia Argentina Italy Germany Netherlands
Bulgaria Brazil Poland United States Serbia Canada Iran Australia
Japan Brazil France United States Argentina Canada Germany Australia
Poland China Slovenia Serbia Italy Iran Netherlands Bulgaria
Source: VNL 2022 final standings
Statistics leaders correct at the end of preliminary round.[13]
Statistics leaders correct at the end of final round.[14]
Athletes and organizations complained about the organization of the Finals including poor facilities of training halls, transportation arrangements and meals arrangement. FIVB later apologized for the incidents and arranged a meeting with national teams' captains.[15]
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