FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Ranking

As of October 5, 2026, Poland leads the FIVB men’s volleyball World Ranking. The table below is a dated snapshot of the top 50 national teams from the FIVB’s published ranking. The FIVB updates its live ranking after every match in an official competition, so check the ranking date and the FIVB website for the latest standings.

Ranking date: October 5, 2026

Source: FIVB Volleyball World Ranking.

FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Ranking — as of October 5, 2026
Rank	Team	Points
1	Poland	422.98
2	Italy	362.55
3	Russia	359.48
4	USA	358.60
5	Japan	352.70
6	Brazil	333.79
7	Slovenia	325.01
8	France	323.43
9	Bulgaria	285.01
10	Finland	263.92
11	Germany	262.21
12	Ukraine	255.62
13	Cuba	250.31
14	Argentina	245.70
15	Belgium	244.77
16	Canada	244.62
17	Türkiye	237.64
18	Serbia	224.83
19	Iran	224.70
20	Czech Republic	214.91
21	Greece	176.97
22	Romania	173.46
23	Netherlands	171.34
24	Mexico	169.14
25	Korea	163.10
26	Puerto Rico	153.60
27	Denmark	151.36
28	Chile	151.35
29	Egypt	150.49
30	Estonia	150.03
31	Tunisia	149.30
32	Portugal	141.67
33	Switzerland	136.05
34	China	134.53
35	Israel	132.40
36	Spain	132.18
37	Sweden	132.02
38	Belarus	130.97
39	Pakistan	125.42
40	Croatia	123.39
41	Australia	121.75
42	Colombia	120.97
43	Qatar	120.64
44	Latvia	117.04
45	Indonesia	112.92
46	Bahrain	109.71
47	Hungary	104.76
48	India	103.98
49	Cameroon	103.92
50	Dominican Republic	103.28

Rankings are shown as published by the FIVB.

How the FIVB World Ranking works

Since 2020, the FIVB has used a zero-sum points system. Before each match, the two teams’ ranking points are used to estimate the likely result (3–0, 3–1, 3–2 and so on). After the match, teams gain or lose points depending on how the actual result compares with that expectation. Bigger events count more: in the FIVB's match weight table, the Olympic Games and the World Cup have a weight of 50, the Volleyball Nations League and continental championships 40, annual continental events 30, and annual zonal events 20.

In short: do better than expected and you gain points; do worse and you lose points. Beating a stronger team earns more than beating a weaker one. A winning team never loses points, and a losing team never gains points.

Frequently asked questions

How often is the FIVB World Ranking updated?

After every match in an official competition: the FIVB updates the ranking automatically once a result is entered. The table on this page is a snapshot, so check the ranking date above it.

Which matches count for ranking points?

Matches in official competitions with at least four senior national teams, from the Olympic Games and the Nations League down to continental and zonal events. Friendly matches and unofficial competitions don't count.

Can a team lose ranking points without losing a match?

No. A winning team never loses points, and since February 27, 2026, teams no longer lose points for being inactive. A team can still drop places if teams below it gain enough points to pass it.

Source for the update, eligibility and inactivity rules: FIVB, Volleyball World Ranking explained and its FAQ.