The finalist countries in the Volleyball Nations League tournament, which will take place from June 20 to 23 in the Thai capital Bangkok, have become clear. The tournament format is also known – the hosts will play in the first quarter-final against Brazil, with the potential winner of that match meeting the better team between China and Japan, who will form an Asian derby in this phase of the League. The third quarter-final playoff pits Italy against the USA, and Poland and Turkey will clash in the last duel of this stage. The winners of the last two matches will form the second semi-final pair in Bangkok. The quarter-finals will be played on June 20-21, the semi-finals on the 22nd, and the final on the 23rd.
The final eight in the Women's Volleyball Nations League is also a dress rehearsal for the teams that will then participate in the Olympic tournament in the French capital Paris between July 27 and August 10.