A total of 12 teams from around the world will compete at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s U23 World Championship.
As per the FIVB sports regulations, the number of spots awarded by the FIVB for each Confederation for the next World Championships is as follows:
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AVC
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2
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CAVB
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1
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CEV
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2
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CSV
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2
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NORCECA
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2
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| Host |
1 |
| World Ranking |
2 |
Note: minimum 6 teams (or 50%) in qualification process. If not fulfilling the requirements, one out of the two vacancies of the Confederation concerned will be distributed according to the World Ranking (as of 1st January 2017).
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Qualification Process
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Iran
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2017 Asian Men’s U23 Championship winner
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Japan
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2017 Asian Men’s U23 Championship runner-up
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Egypt
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Host Country
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| Algeria |
2017 Africa Men’s U23 Championship best ranked
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Poland
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2017 European Qualification U23 Men World Championships winner
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Turkey
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2017 European Qualification U23 Men World Championships Next Best ranked
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Brazil
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2016 South American Men’s U23 Championship winner
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Argentina
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Pan American Cup 2017 winner
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Cuba
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U23 Pan American Cup 2017
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Mexico
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U23 Pan American Cup 2017
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Russia
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Highest ranked team, not yet qualified, in the World Ranking
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| China |
Second Highest ranked team, not yet qualified, in the World Ranking
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