FIVB

Bahrain are in Pool A along with the United States, Puerto Rico, Tunisia and day one rivals Egypt; Pool B comprises defending champions Poland, Brazil, Cuba, Japan, France; Pool C features Argentina, Russia, Chile, South Korea, Turkey; and Pool D includes Iran, Italy, Mexico, China, Czech Republic All matches in the prestigious Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) competition takes place at Shaikh are set to be held at two halls in Shaikh Isa Sports City in Riffa.