Volleyball

Volleyball World Ranking: the FIVB national team ranking

Volleyball is a six-a-side net sport. FIVB's ranking is updated after every official match, with points won or lost depending on the result and the strength of the opponent.

Origin

Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan at a YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA, originally called 'Mintonette'.

Fun fact

FIVB has more than 200 national federations, making volleyball one of the most widely played sports on the planet.

Strongest nations

Poland, Italy, Brazil, the USA and France lead the men; Italy, Brazil, Türkiye, the USA and China are top women's nations.

Governing body

FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball), founded in 1947 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland.