Eight teams have advanced directly to the Round of 16 at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Under 18 World Championship in Doha, maintaining perfect records during pool play. Taking place at the Al Gharafa courts, this critical stage of the tournament saw 48 matches on the final day of group competition, showcasing elite performances from young rising talent.
Unbeaten Teams in Pool Play
Teams that completed the pool phase with 3-0 records automatically bypass the Round of 24. These included:
- Girls’ Teams: USA (two teams), Canada, Switzerland, Netherlands
- Boys’ Teams: Germany, Ukraine, Brazil
Additional pool winners included girls' teams from Italy, Belgium, and Germany, and boys' teams from Italy, Chile, Austria, Estonia, and Türkiye—each securing their place in the knockout phase.
Elimination Stage Overview
Now, 24 teams per gender continue on to the tournament's elimination stages. The structure is as follows:
- The top team in each group (8 per gender) is directly seeded into the Round of 16.
- Second- and third-placed teams from group play battle in the Round of 24 on Friday.
Upcoming Matches and Finals
Friday’s action includes the Round of 24, Round of 16, and quarterfinals. The event concludes on Saturday with the semifinals and finals, where gold medalists and future stars of the sport will be crowned.
This youth championship continues to serve as a key platform in developing and identifying future elite beach volleyball athletes.
For more details, visit the official FIVB article.
