Russia, Serbia and Brazil are almost sure their participation in the World League final tournament. Cuba and Poland will clash for the pole position of the pool D.

 

 

Bulgaria and Italy are chasing leaders of their pools. China, France, Finland and Egypt will do their best to repeat their surprising results and beat the favorites.

Brazil is leading the pool A with 19 points but Bulgaria got the same amount of points and is ranked as a second only due to worse sets ratio. "Canarinhos" got a clear aim of getting 6 points in Korea and should reach their objective. Their competitor is still waiting for their first success in this year’s World League and it is really doubtful if they manage to win any points in the rivalry with current world champions. Bulgaria will have a much more difficult task to overcome Netherlands which still are playing at their best although their last results might be slightly disappointing.

In the pool B Serbia and Italy are still fighting for participation in the Final Six. In order not to lose chances for the final success Italy can’t lose points against always dangerous China. Asian team already managed to win over France and was close to cause a major surprise in the competition with Serbia. Team coached by Igor Kolakovic will host France and in this rivalry we might expect some surprise. "Les bleus" are playing now with opposite Antonin Rouzier and got back their power in attack. But for sure amazing Sasa Starovic and his team-mates will do their best to satisfy their home fans.

Russia can be sure their participation in the Final Six. After winning 8 games in a row "sborna" remains the only one unbeaten team in this year’s World League competition. It would be a big surprise if Finland managed to win with team of coach Daniele Bagnoli but after the shocking victory over reigning Olympic champions, USA Finns proved that impossible is nothing. Egypt will host USA and although in this competition the favorite can be only one, hosts will play with belief in their skills and might try to cause another surprise.

The most interesting looks the situation in the pool D. After winning twice over Argentina Poland got promoted to the second rank and now is losing only three points to the leader Cuba. Both teams will clash this weekend to fight for the pole position and the result of this competition will be crucial. Germany still keep the faith in their chances and want to beat Argentina twice. Young team of Argentina is still looking for the good shape.