And the last 4 vacancies will be decided by FIVB. It's been said that it will be according to World ranking (Italy, Turkey, Algeria and Peru would be the teams qualify)
The rankings haven't been updated to include the new Continental Championships' results which will replace the 2011 figure. Algeria will fall from their current spot. Outside of the top 10 the rankings are such a joke.
After seeing Cuba this NORCECA Champs they've dramatically lost their ability to compete at the highest level, but I guess that's what happens when your Senior NT would be any other country's JR NT. With the current team they have they'll do even worse in 2014 WGP.
Miguel, is it official? On FIVB website there is no info about there. During summer there was a piece of news about changes in format and name change, so I think that we should wait until FIVB congress 
Miguel, is it official? On FIVB website there is no info about there. During summer there was a piece of news about changes in format and name change, so I think that we should wait until FIVB congress
Of course it's not official.
This is a rumor spread in my country. Also a dominican said that.
IMO is not good. Two african teams? no way. And Perú doesn't have many players to play this tournament.
I decided create this topic because there are 16 teams qualified, so... it was time.
i hope this time kenya will not refuse participating for financial problems as what they did before...
otherwise, we will see the international but weak Algeria again.
FIVB will put money behind Kenya's participation in the World Grand Prix. It will be part of them promoting the game globally.
I cannot see Algeria be added. Probably 1 more from Europe or Asia (Kazakhstan).
According to Serbia Federation site, WGP will be quite different next year!!!
There will be a total of 28 teams divided in three divisions! The Final Six will be played from 20-24 August in Japan or Brazil. (Host + 4 best teams from Division I + Champion from Division II) -> I didnt really get it why division three than?
Division I - 12 teams: Brazil, China, Dominican Republic, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Russia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, USA
Division II - 8 teams: Argentina, Canada, Belgium, Cuba, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Puerto Rico
Division III - 8 teams: Algeria, Australia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Kenia, Mexico
Let Me guess- Dominican Republic will be the last in Division I lol
I'm curious if Bulgaria, Croatia or Czech will want to play and to lose money to play against Africa.
DIVISION I
Week 1: 01-03 August
Pool A, EUA: EUA, Japan, Turkey, Russia
Pool B, Korea: Korea, Serbia, Germany, Thailand
Pool C, Italy: Italy, China, Dominican Republic, Brazil
Week 2: 8-10 August
Pool D, Brazil: Brazil, USA, Korea, Russia
Pool E, Turkey: Turkey, Serbia, Germany, Dominican Republic
Pool F, Hong Kong: China, Italy, Japan, Thailand
Week 3: 15-17 August
Pool G, Thailand: USA, Thailand, Dominican Republic, Brazil
Pool H, Russia: Germany, Italy, Turkey, Russia
Pool I, Macau: China, Serbia, Japan, Korea
FINAL SIX: 20-24 August - Host+ 4 best teams+ Winner of Division II
DIVISION II
Week 1: 25-27 July
Pool A, Peru: Canada, Poland, Belgium, Peru
Pool B, Puerto Rico: Cuba, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Argentina
Week 2: 01-03 August
Pool C, Belgium: Canada, Netherlands, Belgium, Argentina
Pool D, Peru: Cuba, Peru, Puerto Rico, Poland
Week 3: 08-10 August
Pool E, Argentina: Canada, Argentina, Cuba, Peru
Pool F, Netherlands: Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Puerto Rico
FINALS: 15-17 August, Poland
Host + 3 best teams from Preliminary Round -> Winner plays World Grand Prix Final Six
IMO both Bulgaria and Croatia and even Czech R. are on the same level as DR so I don't see why are they in 3rd devision
Do You see Dominican Rep in Euro Quarters as Croatia was? lol
I see what Dominicanito will write after the competition- We are still on the same level, still 12 lol without win unfortunately.
I think this is a better idea since there was no sense to watch a match between Algeria-USA before. Now all teams seem in a decent level
I think this is a better idea since there was no sense to watch a match between Algeria-USA before. Now all teams seem in a decent level
Agree. This sysytem makes more sense 
Agree. This sysytem makes more sense
I don't agree...or only in parts. As for the best 12 teams, it's good because they'll only have high level matches, but there are some mistakes in the system. Let's say Belgium wins the 2nd group and gets to play in Final Six, in the end they'll get more world ranking points than most teams from 1st group, but only because they had much easier opponents. And Croatia, Czech Republic and Bulgaria won't benefit at all from playing in this new WGP because they'll have only weak opponents (apart from each other).
In addition, I wonder what will happen to European League now that almost all European teams are in WGP. Probably it will be once again very early (June until mid July), but not many teams will want to play both competitions probably...
Ah Jo late Spring in Brazil and too much think about Serdar > 2014 FIVB World Grand Prix
Ah Jo late Spring in Brazil and too much think about Serdar > 2014 FIVB World Grand Prix
Sorry...didnt saw tehre was a post about it already. 
my bad.. 
didnt get the second part though...
Have the venues for the pools been decided yet?