Egypt to learn 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup opponents on 26 October

The draw for the 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup, featuring Egypt, will take place on Monday at 17:00 Egypt time, the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has announced.

A total of 32 teams will be involved in the competition, with Egypt entering as African champions after winning the continental title for a fourth time and for the first time since 2003.

Egypt secured the African crown by beating Kenya, the historic record holders in the competition, 3-0 in the final in Kenya. They did not lose a single set throughout the tournament.

The Egyptian team will also compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games for the first time in its history, having secured qualification after booking their place at the 2027 World Cup.

The qualified teams for the World Cup are:

– Hosts: United States and Canada – Holders: Italy – Africa: Egypt, Kenya and Cameroon – Asia: Thailand, China and Japan – Europe: Turkiye, Serbia and Poland – North America: Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico – South America: Brazil, Argentina and Colombia – World ranking: Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, France, Slovenia, Sweden, Mexico, Ukraine, Greece, South Korea, Bulgaria and Switzerland

Kenya have won the African title a record 10 times, while Egypt now have four championships after moving ahead of Cameroon and Tunisia.

Egypt’s success was also reflected in the individual awards, with the team collecting four prizes, including the award for the tournament’s best player.

Mariam Metwally was named both the best blocker and the best player of the tournament. Nada Moawad won the best spiker award, Doaa Mohamed was recognised as the best setter, and Nada Waleed was named the best libero.