2007 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup

The 2007 FIVB Men's World Cup was held from 18 November to 2 December 2007 in Japan. The tournament was the first step in the qualification process for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The top three teams qualified for the Olympics, and joined China as they had already secured a berth as the host country.

2007 Men's World Cup
Tournament details
Host nation Japan
Dates18 November – 2 December
Teams12 (from 5 confederations)
Venue(s)8 (in 7 host cities)
Champions Brazil (2nd title)
Runners-up Russia
Third place Bulgaria
Fourth place United States
Tournament awards
MVP Gilberto Godoy Filho
Official website
2007 FIVB World Cup
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