The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB ) announced the world rankings for the best teams in the world and
Qatar got their best ever 23rd ranking. Due to recent positive results, Qatar jumped to this slot, beating big teams like Turkey, China, Finland, Spain and Chinese Taipei, according to the FIVB rankings list. Brazil top the list with 427 ranking points, while Poland are second at 384 and the US third with 365 points. Russia (317) and Aregentina (291) are in the fourth and fifth spots, respectively. Iran are the top Asian team in the list, having gained 279 points, 10 more than Japan. Australia (174) and South Korea (161) are two other Asian countries ahead of Qatar.