The event is taking place in bubble conditions, after last year's edition had to be cancelled because of the global health crisis. Vladimir Alekno’s team will open the event with a match against Japan on Friday.

The USA is the reigning VNL champion, having won both the 2018 and 2019 editions of the tournament.

The 16-team tournament begins with a round-robin phase where each side will play 15 games.

Four teams will advance to the semi-finals.