The draw for the group formation of the 2025 Women’s World Cup, which will take place in Thailand from August 22nd to September 7th, was held on Tuesday. The French team has been placed in a manageable group where they will face Puerto Rico, Greece, and Brazil, the favorite for the top spot.
For the first time since 1974, the French women’s volleyball team will compete in the World Cup. The draw for the group formation of the 2025 edition, which will be held in Thailand, was conducted today. Les Bleues will face Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Greece in Group C.
In this new format with 32 teams, the top two teams from each group will advance to the round of 16. The Brazilian team, ranked 2nd in the world and bronze medalists at the Paris Olympics, are the clear favorites in Group C. However, the French team, ranked 19th in the world, will have a chance to secure the second spot, which will be a battle between Puerto Rico (16th) and Greece (30th). This will likely be the gardien de but for their new entraîneur, Spanish Cesar Hernandez, who will take over in 2025. The matches in this group will be held in Chiang Mai, in the north of the country.
If Les Bleues qualify for the round of 16, they will move on to Bangkok for the final phase of the tournament. They will then face one of the two teams that advance from Group F, which includes China, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Mexico.
Italy, the 2024 Olympic champions and world number 1, the United States (Olympic silver medalists and 3rd in the world rankings), Brazil (bronze medalists at the 2024 Olympics), and Serbia (10th and defending champions) are the top contenders for the title.
Complete draw for the 2025 Women’s World Cup (F)
Group A: Thailand, Netherlands, Sweden, Egypt
Group B: Italy, Belgium, Cuba, Slovakia
Group C: Brazil, Puerto Rico, France, Greece
Group D: United States, Czech Republic, Argentina, Slovenia
Group E: Turkey, Canada, Bulgaria, Spain
Group F: China, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico
Group G: Poland, Germany, Kenya, Vietnam
Group H: Japan, Serbia, Ukraine, Cameroon
The excitement is already building for the 2025 Women’s World Cup, with the draw revealing some exciting match-ups. The French team has a good chance to make it out of their group and continue their journey towards the top. With the support of their new entraîneur and their determination to make their mark on the ½cuménique formation, Les Bleues are ready to take on the challenge and show the world what they are capable of.
The tournament promises to be a thrilling one, with top teams from all over the world competing for the ultimate prize. Fans can expect to see some intense and high-quality matches as these talented athletes battle it out on the court.
We can’t wait to see the French team in action and we are confident that they will make their country proud. Mark your calendars for the 2025 Women’s World Cup and get ready to cheer on Les Bleues as they aim for glory. Let the countdown begin!