After the second matches in the preliminary phase in groups A to D, the first six teams that secured a place in the eliminations are already clear –Thailand, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Brazil and USA. The final composition of the teams that qualify for the round of 16 will be known on Tuesday, when key matches determining the remaining teams exiting the groups will be played.
📊 Results from today
Pool D – Nakhon Ratchasima
Czech Republic – Slovenia 3:2 (22-25, 19-25, 25-23, 25-18, 15-13)Pool C – Chiang Mai
Puerto Rico – Greece 1:3 (19-25, 13-25, 25-23, 14-25)Pool A – Bangkok
Netherlands – Egypt 3:0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-13)Pool B – Phuket
Italy – Cuba 3:0 (25-9, 25-8, 25-16)Pool D – Nakhon Ratchasima
USA – Argentina 3:1 (25-14, 23-25, 25-12, 25-17)Pool C – Chiang Mai
Brazil – France 3:2 (21-25, 20-25, 25-15, 25-17, 15-13)Pool A – Bangkok
Thailand – Sweden 3:0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-22)Pool B – Phuket
Belgium – Slovakia 3:0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-18)
📌 Temporary group standings
Pool A
| Venue | Team | Matches | Wins | Points | Games ratio | Points ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6.000 | 1.373 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3.000 | 1.388 |
| 3 | Sweden | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.822 |
| 4 | Egypt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.166 | 0.618 |
Both the Netherlands and Thailand have already qualified for the eliminations. A direct clash between them will decide who finishes first in the group.
Pool B
| Venue | Team | Matches | Wins | Points | Games ratio | Points ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 2 | 2 | 6 | MAX | 1.785 |
| 2 | Belgium | 2 | 2 | 6 | MAX | 1.470 |
| 3 | Slovakia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.700 |
| 4 | Cuba | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.540 |
Italy and Belgium clearly dominate. Their last match will be a direct final for first place.
Pool C
| Venue | Team | Matches | Wins | Points | Games ratio | Points ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3.000 | 1.248 |
| 2 | France | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1.250 | 1.032 |
| 3 | Greece | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.750 | 1.013 |
| 4 | Puerto Rico | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.773 |
Brazil has already secured a spot in the elimination rounds. France and Greece will decide between themselves who will take second place, as it is assumed that "selecao" will have no problem against Puerto Rico.
Pool D
| Venue | Team | Matches | Wins | Points | Games ratio | Points ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3.000 | 1.250 |
| 2 | Argentina | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1.000 | 0.866 |
| 3 | Czech Republic | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0.800 | 0.984 |
| 4 | Slovenia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.949 |
The girls of injured coach Erik Sullivan are already looking towards the knockout stages, while the outcome of the matches between Czech Republic - USA and Slovenia - Argentina will decide who will advance from the group.
🔜 What's next
For second places in groups:
Argentina – Slovenia (Pool D)
France – Greece (Pool C)
USA – Czech Republic (Pool D)
For first places:
Italy \u2013 Belgium (Pool B)
Thailand \u2013 Netherlands (Pool A)
