The Czech Republic will clash with Cuba in the opening match in Berlin while Egypt meet France in Sofia. Hosts Germany and Bulgaria will both play their matches later on in the day, facing India and Pakistan respectively.
Each day will feature two matches, with the eventual champions of both tournaments earning the a berth to the London 2012 Olympic Games alongside the winners of the Men’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament and the best Asian team from the same event (as it doubles as the AVC Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament).