Drawing of lots ceremony took place in Tokyo. Teams in four groups of six teams found there opponents. The championship will take place in 10 Japan cities from November 17 to December 3.
The hottest favourite for the trophy is Brazil team, winner of last World Championship. Brazil team is dominating to a volleyball world from 2002, winning all international tournaments. The coach of Brazil team Bernardinho is not so convinced. He affirms that, in the World Grand Champions Cup, "the victories over the United States 3:1 and on Italy 3:2, currently demonstrate the great existing balance in the world". Between favourites team we can also count Italy (European champion), USA (Norceca champion) and Russia.
From the basic pools four best teams will qualify to a two 1/4 final groups, later two best 1/4 final group teams will play the semifinal. Teams on the 3rd and 4th place in the 1/4 final group will play for 5th – 8th place.
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