Overview

• The victory in Chiang Mai secured second place in Group C and advancement to the last 16.
• Héléna Cazaute led France with 24 points as the team recovered from dropping the opening set.
• Reports list the third set at 28-26 or 28-25, though all outlets confirm a 3-1 result and progression.
• France finished pool play with two wins and a narrow tie-break defeat to Brazil.
• The program is breaking new ground after past World Championship campaigns that ended near the bottom, including their last appearance in 1974.