France
If France seal three 3-0 or 3-1 wins and USA only two 3-0 or 3-1 wins, they will be matching on points so it will come down to number of wins and then set ratio. This would also have implications for Brazil in Pool B as they are currently the best second-placed side and this scenario would see both USA and France finish on 26 points.
Italy have no chance of reaching the Finals so, like Russia, will be playing for just pride. Korea will be on the hunt for three points to guarantee themselves safety from a World League playoff.
Key facts
–France and USA have exactly a 50 per cent win-loss record against each other in the World League, with both sides winning six matches apiece
–Korea will be hoping for just their fourth win in 35 encounters with Italy across all FIVB tournaments
–Italy and France have played each an incredible 61 times in all FIVB tournaments. This is only bettered by Russia and Cuba in this year’s tournament who have meet each other 65 times
