This system isn't fair at all. On one side u 4 team from Africa and on other Spain, Belgium, Greece, Bulgaria and Germany which wont play in Turkey. I agree volleyball should be developed on other continents but 2nd nad 3rd teams from ECH whose are stronger than 90% teams on WCH.
You know my personal opinion about this, I completely agree, I have said already stated it in previous years' topics. I am afraid with the new FIVB president being a Brazilian it is going to be like that for the years to come. This expansion of teams is practically made to the detriment of Europe and quality will diminish in favour of geographic distribution. And as good as it can be for the overall volleyball growth, I will never accept 4 teams from Africa in comparison to only 6 from Europe.
That being said, Bulgaria and Germany had their chances, none the less even much better than Spain, Belgium and Greece. After all, even with the old format we wouldn't have them all.