Sitting third at the table, Italy have 19 points from eight matches, while Bulgaria are second from the bottom in the 16-team tournament.
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Italy would hope to continue their challenge at the top end of the table when they face a struggling Bulgarian side in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Nations League. The round one clash will see two teams sitting at the contrasting ends of the table going head-to-head with each other on Tuesday. In the clash between two European teams, Italy will undoubtedly be the favourites, with their position in the table and recent form justifying the tag.
Sitting third at the table, Italy have 19 points from eight matches, while Bulgaria are second from the bottom in the 16-team tournament and have six points from the same number of games. The Italians have won six times and lost only twice all season. However, Bulgaria only have one win to their name and have lost the remaining seven matches. Hence, the upcoming match will be crucial for them to get another victory on board, while Italy would also need all points to maintain their charge at the top end of the table.
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A fresh new format was enforced for the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Nations League ahead of the 2022 edition. The revised format will feature 16 men’s teams who will compete in pools of 8 teams during the preliminary round. Eight teams will then advance to the competition’s final knockout round. The Finals will include the seven strongest teams, with the finals host — Italy — entering the knockout round as the top-placed team. It will consist of eight matches in total – four quarterfinals, two semi-finals, and bronze and gold medal matches.
| Pool 1 Brazil | Pool 2 Canada | Pool 3 Philippines | Pool 4 Bulgaria | Pool 5 Japan | Pool 6 Poland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Australia China Iran Japan Netherlands Slovenia United States | Bulgaria Canada Argentina France Germany Italy Poland Serbia | China Japan Argentina France Germany Italy Netherlands Slovenia | Australia Brazil Bulgaria Canada Iran Poland Serbia United States | Japan Australia Argentina Brazil Canada France Germany United States | Poland Bulgaria China Iran Italy Netherlands Serbia Slovenia |
| July 5th schedule | Time (IST) |
| USA vs Germany | 11:30 am |
| Canada vs Argentina | 2:30 pm |
| Bulgaria vs Italy | 8:30 pm |
| Iran vs Poland | 11:30 pm |
Live streaming of all 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Nations League matches is accessible on the website – volleyballworld.tv. Volleyball TV, which will be available on desktop and mobile, will provide viewers with live telecasts and highlights from the FIVB’s major events. However, in order to watch the 2022 FIVB Volleyball men’s Nations League, fans must purchase a subscription.
