2026 FIVB Men's Club World Championship to feature eight top clubs from four continents

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has officially announced the eight clubs that will compete in the 2026 Men's Club World Championship, set to take place in Poland. The event promises top-level competition, gathering continental champions and the most decorated clubs from around the globe. The defending champion Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia (Italy) will aim to retain the title. Perugia boasts a star-studded roster including Oleh Plotnytskyi and Simone Giannelli, having won both the world championship and the European Champions League last season. They are the clear favorites. South America will be represented by two Brazilian clubs: Sada Cruzeiro Vôlei and Vôlei Renata. Sada Cruzeiro is a five-time former champion and always a formidable force. Vôlei Renata is ambitious in its first appearance. Asia will have three representatives: Foolad Sirjan (Iran), Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi (Indonesia), and Ziraat Bankası Ankara (Turkey – though Turkey competes in Europe). Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi made history as the first Indonesian men's club to win the Asian title and is debutant at this level. Ziraat of Turkey also debuts after winning the CEV Cup. Africa will be represented by Al Ahly Sporting Club (Egypt), a traditional powerhouse with multiple continental titles, ready to spring surprises. The tournament will be held in Poland, a country with a strong volleyball tradition. The local organizing committee promises a high-quality event. Further details on schedules and ticketing will be announced later. The presence of new clubs like Jakarta and Ziraat shows that world volleyball is expanding beyond Europe and South America, a positive sign for the sport's global growth. The 2026 Club World Championship promises to be a thrilling competition where continental champions battle for world supremacy. Fans can expect exciting, emotional matches.