USA and France, two of the heavyweights in men’s volleyball, will go up against each other in the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Nations League fixture on Thursday.
Sitting at top of the table with 22 points from nine games, Italy have only lost twice in the competition and have won the remaining seven matches.
Brazil are currently sitting fifth in the table, having accumulated 18 points from nine games. They have won six and lost three till now.
Sitting ninth in the table, Serbia have 11 points from eight games. They have won four and lost four. Two of those victories came in their last two fixtures.
The Netherlands have won five of their last six games in the tournament, which has helped them occupy the seventh spot.
The Australians are placed last in the 16-team competition after managing just two points from eight games.
Brazil are on an excellent run of form, winning their last three games on the trot. They won these three matches by the same 3-0 scoreline.
Sitting second in the table, Poland have 21 points from eight matches and are level on points with leaders France in the table.
Sitting third at the table, Italy have 19 points from eight matches, while Bulgaria are second from the bottom in the 16-team tournament.
Argentina are placed 12th with eight points from eight games, while Canada are sitting 14th in the standings, with six points from the same number of matches.