2006 FIVB Men's World Championship

The 2006 FIVB Men's World Championship was held in Japan from 17 November, 2006 to 3 December, 2006. Like the previous edition, 24 teams participated in the tournament. Brazil won the Tournament (retaining their championship title), defeating Poland 3:0 in the final match. Bulgaria placed 3rd, defeating Serbia and Montenegro 3:1 in 3rd place match.

Qualification

Pools composition

• The drawing of lots was held in Tokyo, Japan on November 29, 2005.

Squads

Venues

• Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan – Pool A
• Marine Messe Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan – Pool B
• Nagano White Ring, Nagano, Japan – Pool C
• Sendai City Gymnasium, Sendai, Japan – Pool D and E
• Hiroshima Prefectural Sports Center, Hiroshima, Japan – Pool F
• Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan – Final...... ...
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