The 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide, Australia has entered its knockout stage as 16 national teams have advanced from pool play. The event showcases growing international competitiveness, bolstered by initiatives like FIVB’s Volleyball Empowerment program.
Germany leads the tournament with seven teams—three men’s and four women’s—progressing into the Round of 32. Other European powerhouses such as Norway, Switzerland, France, Sweden, and the Netherlands have also made significant strides, reflecting expanded investment in elite coaching and athlete development.
Highlights from the Men’s Bracket
Several standout teams have pushed into the elimination rounds:
- Qatar’s Cherif Younousse & Ahmed Tijan
- Latvia’s Martins Plavins & Kristians Fokerots
- Argentina’s Tomas & Nicolas Capogrosso
- Australia’s own Mark Nicolaidis & Izac Carracher
Women’s Bracket Standouts
The women’s competition remains equally fierce, with impressive performances from:
- Teams from Spain, Ukraine, Japan, and New Zealand
- The Netherlands qualifying three women’s teams
- Latvia’s Tina Graudina & Anastasija Samoilova finishing among top qualifiers
Lucky Loser Contenders
Additional squads continue their campaigns through the Lucky Losers bracket:
- Men: Austria, Canada, England, Czechia
- Women: Australia, France, Czechia
Altogether, a total of 32 teams from Volleyball Empowerment-supported nations have advanced—a significant marker of global development in beach volleyball.
With the elimination rounds now underway, spectators and players alike are energized for finals week. Teams are eager to capitalize on their momentum and contend for top honors.
Read the full article on the FIVB official website.
