Global Information2016 FIVB Volleyball World League information
 The Tauron Arena held the final | |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Poland |
| City | Kraków (Group 1 Final) |
| Dates | 16 June – 17 July |
| Teams | 36 (from 5 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 27 (in 27 host cities) |
| Champions |  Serbia (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Brazil |
| Third place |  France |
| Fourth place |  Italy |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Marko Ivović |
| Best Setter | Simone Giannelli |
| Best OH | Marko Ivović Antonin Rouzier |
| Best MB | Maurício Souza Srećko Lisinac |
| Best OPP | Wallace de Souza |
| Best Libero | Jenia Grebennikov |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 162 |
| Best scorer |  Sokolov (155 points) |
| Best spiker | Wallace (55.90%) |
| Best blocker |  VD Voorde (0.74) |
| Best server | Lucarelli (0.52) |
| Best setter | Toniutti (9.06) |
| Best digger | Grebennikov (3.03) |
| Best receiver | Buszek (59.47%) |
| Official website | |
| FIVB World League | |
The 2016 FIVB Volleyball World League was the 27th edition of the annual men's international volleyball tournament which was played by a record of 36 teams from 16 June to 17 July 2016. The Group 1 final round was held in Kraków, Poland.[1] After being runners-up on five occasions, Serbia finally claimed their first World League after prevailing over Brazil in straight sets.[2][3] The defending champions France claimed their first ever bronze medal at the World League after a fast victory in straight sets against Italy.[4] Marko Ivović was elected the most valuable player.[5]
Canada secured their promotion into the 2017 World League Group 1 by sweeping hosts Portugal in straight sets in the Group 2 final four held in Matosinhos.[6][7]
In the Group 3 final four, held in Frankfurt, Germany, Slovenia defeated the home team in four sets to crown their first ever World League appearance. Additionally, the team coached by former World League champion and MVP Andrea Giani earned a spot for the Intercontinental Group 2 in the next year.[8][9]
- ^ "Kraków to host World League Finals". FIVB.org. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ^ "MVP performance from Ivović caps Serbia's success". FIVB.org. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ "Serbia go down in history lifting the trophy for the first time". FIVB.org. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ "Rouzier leads France to first ever bronze". FIVB.org. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ "Serbia win first ever World League title". FIVB.org. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ "Canada finish on top of 2016 World League Group 2". FIVB.org. 10 July 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
- ^ "Canada claim 2017 World League Group 1 spot". FIVB.org. 10 July 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
- ^ "Slovenia accomplish an elite World League debut with the gold medal". FIVB.org. 2 July 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ "Slovenia secure a World League Group 2 ticket for 2017". FIVB.org. 2 July 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2016.