The 19th edition of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championships will take place in Italy and Bulgaria from September 9 to 30. The cities of Sofia, Varna and Ruse will host matches in Bulgaria, while Italy will host matches in Rome, Bari, Bologna, Florence, Milan and Turin.
The tournament will feature a total of 24 teams, including Argentina, Brazil, Australia, China, Iran, Japan, Cameroon, Egypt, Tunisia, Canada, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, USA, Belgium, Finland, France, Netherlands, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, co-hosts Italy and Bulgaria, and defending champions Poland.