Nations League finals: European sides dominate the last eight
Five of the eight quarter-finalists come from Europe, underlining the depth of the continent’s men’s volleyball programs.
Europe has taken over the business end of the Volleyball Nations League.
Key takeaways
- Five European teams in the last eight
- Two pools decided by sets ratio
- Ranking points at stake for World Championship seeding
What happened
Five European teams reached the quarter-finals after a group stage decided by sets ratio in two pools. The block and serve-receive numbers of the top seeds were the best recorded in the competition’s history.
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By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| European quarter-finalists | 5 of 8 | +2 |
| Average blocks per set | 2.9 | +0.4 |
| Matches decided in five sets | 11 |
Why it matters
Ranking points from the Nations League feed directly into seeding for the next World Championship, so a deep run is worth far more than prize money.
Five of the eight quarter-finalists come from Europe, underlining the depth of the continent’s men’s volleyball programs.
SportMedia Volleyball desk
What to watch next
- Quarter-final matchups this weekend
- Fitness of the starting setters
- Serve-receive efficiency under pressure
