Two of the best teams in the world playing and the referee ruining the game. 
For the first time I am feeling a European team: a player having to play alone in the attack. Poor Tandara. 
Germany 
Dominican
Easy group for us.
Fight for the first place with Serbia.
ExpandThere is no easy groups at a WC. I like ours. One thing is for sure, no matter in what form we will be, the matches in Bulgaria will be charged to the wire, because of our fans and i don't envy our opponents.
That's why I'm in the crowd for you guys. I know our meeting will be much more attractive in a third round.
Group D is the most balanced ... Brazil vs France in the first round. 
Final Draw
Group A:
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Argentina
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Belgium
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Dominican Republic
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Italy
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Japan
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Slovenia
Group B:
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Brazil
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Canada
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China
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Egypt
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France
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Netherlands
Group C:
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Australia
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Cameroon
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Russia
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Serbia
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Tunisia
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United States
Group D:
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Bulgaria
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Cuba
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Finland
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Iran
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Poland
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Puerto Rico
So the world champion will play 13 games in 20 days? I do not know if the FIVB believes that athletes are human. 
Anyway, I hope we face a difficult group this time.
VS 
Expandthiefs and criminals.no slovenia who would beat half of those teams.we were invited in second league,but our federation allready ruled out that move.
its all about a money once again
Calm down, I'm sure Japan vs. South Korea is much more attractive than Slovenia vs. Belgium. 
I'm confident these two teams together will win more than 5 sets.
ExpandFIVB announces the Volleyball Nations League
Paris, France, October 12, 2017 - The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) today announced the Volleyball Nations League, which is set to begin in 2018. The league will revolutionise volleyball competitions, making it one of the most important events in the history of the sport.
The Volleyball Nations League – a joint project between the FIVB, IMG and 21 national federations – will present volleyball in a way that has never been experienced before, building on the innovative sports presentation on display at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. In both the men’s and women’s leagues, 12 core teams and 4 challenger teams will battle to become Volleyball Nations League champion by playing in a round robin format. With a total of 130 matches throughout the league season, every team will play a minimum of 15 matches and each core nation will host at least one pool, bringing the action closer to fans around the world.
By pushing the boundaries of technology, innovation and digital broadcasting, spectators at home will witness new and diverse angles, showcasing the world class athleticism of each nation’s best players.
For the very first time, the FIVB, in collaboration with IMG, will take complete control of content production, maximising quality and promoting a compelling, on-court narrative, which is easy for fans to engage with and understand.
The FIVB will ensure in-stadium interaction by implementing a new concept called active engagement, where fans are involved in every rally. When there is a fantastic sporting moment, spectators celebrate it by imitating match situations like the Monster Block, which has already been embraced by fans across the globe.
Speaking at the FIVB’s 70th anniversary celebrations in Paris, where the Volleyball Nations League announcement took place, FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça said:
“This is a pivotal moment in the future of our sport. The Volleyball Nations League is the most important competition in the FIVB’s history and will revolutionise how volleyball is presented; making it more fan-centric and placing our fans, both inside and outside the stadium, at the very heart of the action.
“The FIVB has enjoyed great success over the last 70 years; volleyball has grown to become one of the most popular and widely practised sports in the world. But, we must always look forward and find ways to evolve and innovate as we aim to become the world’s number one family sport. The Volleyball Nations League will help us to achieve our vision and set the standard for athlete and viewer experience.”
Ioris Francini, co-President of WME|IMG, said: “This is a very exciting development for the FIVB and we are delighted to play a pivotal role in the Volleyball Nations League. This unique initiative and format heralds a new era for the sport and will produce an even better experience for all concerned, from the teams and players to fans and viewers watching on various media platforms.
“Our role in producing live matches, along with distributing the media and digital rights, cements our long-standing relationship with the FIVB, which dates back to 2009. Volleyball has a very bright future.”
In the men’s event, Brazil, Italy, the USA, China, Serbia, France, Argentina, Iran, Poland, Germany, Japan and Russia make up the core teams, while Australia, South Korea, Canada and Bulgaria are the four designated challenger teams.
For the women’s competition, Brazil, Italy, the USA, China, Serbia, the Netherlands, Thailand, Turkey, South Korea, Germany, Japan and Russia comprise the 12 core nations. Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Poland and Belgium have also been selected as challenger teams.
The aim of the Volleyball Nations League is to raise the level of the sporting action for fans and provide a world class platform for athletes to compete and grow. Launching a men’s and women’s competition under the same name and format promotes equality in volleyball, while also making it simpler and more engaging to follow.
As well as the Volleyball Nations League, there will also be a secondary, Challenger League, incorporating promotion and relegation to guarantee that volleyball remains the most competitive and engaging, multi-gender sport in the world.
More information on the logo, sponsors and venues will be unveiled in the near future.
http://www.fivb.com/en/about/news/fivb-announces-the-volleyball-nations-league?id=73085
What a ridiculous tournament! minimum of 15 matches per team! Considering the world championship next year, I won't be surprised if Brazil, Italy, France and others send their Z team to the competition.
The best team in the world has finally won their title. 
FIVB Men's World Grand Champions Cup 2017
Brazil won the title (4-1), the silver went to (4-1) while the (4-1) finished with the bronze medal. The other participants were USA (2-3), France (1-4) and hosts Japan (0-5).
Congrats to Iran!!
FIVB Women's World Grand Champions Cup 2017
China won the title without losing any match, the silver went to while the finished with the bronze medal. The other participants were Russia, hosts Japan and South Korea, who sent such a poor selection that they lost in one of the sets to China in 25-4.
Go Germany 
Belgium
I am shocked!! Italy
Germany v Czech Republic in the quarterfinals, one of them will logically be in the semifinal. Interestingly, none of these teams will be in the world championship next year. 
France: No blocks, No good defense, No good serves, No good receive, No so good atack... = France from this game
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Yeah, I'd be shocked if they didn't enter a medley team, especially where it comes in the program. By that stage it isn't like any of the likely swimmers will have another event to prioritise, unless Evans decides to do the 50 (which she didn't even take part in this week. Shame about the mix up for the 4x100 free, although I wouldn't be surprised if that team goes (although whether they will take Taylor is more debateable). You'll have Okaro, Anderson, Colbert there anyway, along with Wood and Hope. If they don't enter it, you have to imagine it is because of workload issues more than anything else. The mixed free relay is the only one that you would say is really doubtful, especially not being an Olympic event. But even then you've probably got enough swimmers there to field a team if they want to. -
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Are you sure? I thought that from next year there is going to be two groups with sama level. Sth as Canada, Czechia, Switzerland, Germány, Austria in one group and others in the another group -
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Maybe Carol, who must be crazy to see Anne
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