Unexpected Decline: Ukraine Falls Out of Nations League Top 8

The Ukrainian national team faced defeat against France and has dropped out of the ranks of the top teams in the Nations League for the first time.

Before this match, Ukraine was in 7th place, but now they have fallen to 11th. The "blue and yellows" were overtaken by France, as well as Argentina, the USA, and Canada, whom Ukraine had previously defeated.

The leading spots continue to be held by the teams from Poland and Brazil. It is worth noting that the Brazilians also played against the "blue and yellows" and won in a tight match.

Nations League Standings 2025

Top 8 Teams

1.Poland – 13 points (5 matches)

2.Brazil – 12 points (5)

3.Slovenia – 11 points (5)

4.Italy – 10 points (5)

5.Japan – 9 points (5)

6.Bulgaria – 8 points (5)

7.France – 8 points (5)

8.Argentina – 8 points (5)

...

11. Ukraine – 7 points (5)

This season, the International Volleyball Federation has increased the number of participants from 16 to 18. The teams are divided into three pools of six teams each. Every team will play 12 matches in the group stage.