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Japan drawn with Russia in 2027 women’s volleyball World Cup
Japan will meet Russia, Argentina and Bulgaria in Group F at the 2027 women’s volleyball World Cup.
The tournament is scheduled for August 20 to September 5 in the United States and Canada, with Japan’s group playing in Omaha, Nebraska.
The World Cup also serves as a route to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with three places going to the highest-finishing teams that have not already qualified.
Japan missed out on an Olympic place at this year’s Asian Championship, so it will be seeking one at the World Cup.
Russia is returning to international volleyball after restrictions on its participation were lifted this year.
The 32 teams will be split into eight groups, and the top two in each group will advance to the knockout stage.
Japan’s group results will help determine its path through the tournament and its chance to qualify for the Olympics.
Japan was drawn in Group F with Russia, Argentina and Bulgaria for the 2027 women’s Volleyball World Cup.
The group matches will be played in Omaha, Nebraska.
The tournament is scheduled for August 20 to September 5, 2027, in the United States and Canada.
The 32 teams will be divided into eight groups, with the top two in each group advancing to the knockout stage.
The tournament also offers places at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to the top three eligible teams.
- Who
- Japan, Russia, Argentina and Bulgaria are in Group F.
- What
- The draw placed Japan in the same group as Russia for the 2027 women’s Volleyball World Cup.
- When
- The draw was held on October 26, 2026; the tournament is scheduled for August 20 to September 5, 2027.
- Where
- Group F matches will be played in Omaha, Nebraska. The tournament will be co-hosted by the United States and Canada.
- Why
- The tournament is also a qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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The IOC announced a provisional lifting of Russia’s suspension, according to Sankei Sports.
FIVB announced the lifting of restrictions on Russia, according to Sankei Sports.
The draw for the 2027 women’s World Cup was held in Los Angeles.
The tournament’s first-round matches are scheduled to begin.
The tournament final is scheduled to be played.
- Group F
- Japan, Russia, Argentina and Bulgaria
- Japan’s world ranking
- Sixth, as of October 15, 2026
- Russia’s world ranking
- 11th, as of October 15, 2026
- Group venue
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Tournament dates
- August 20–September 5, 2027
- Olympic qualification
- Top three eligible teams earn places at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics