Doha: The Qatar men's national volleyball team has achieved a significant milestone by advancing to 20th place in the latest FIVB world rankings. This marks a remarkable improvement from their previous position and highlights the team's growing prominence on the international stage.

According to Qatar News Agency, this advancement follows Qatar's impressive performance at the inaugural 2025 AVC Men's Volleyball Nations Cup held in Manama, Bahrain. The team secured their victory in the tournament by defeating Bahrain in a gripping five-set final, concluding the match with a 3-2 scoreline. This triumph contributed a substantial 166.45 points to their global ranking.

In the upper echelons of the FIVB world rankings, Poland has maintained its leading position with 390.90 points. Italy remains a formidable contender in second place with 377.26 points. France holds the third spot with 353.60 points, and Brazil follows closely in fourth with 350.51 points.