Overview
- Opening day features Praia Clube vs. Zamalek at 10:00 and Osasco vs. Alianza Lima at 20:30 at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu.
- Group A includes Osasco, Zhetysu, Scandicci, and Alianza Lima, while Group B features Conegliano, Praia Clube, Zamalek, and Orlando Valkyries.
- Matches stream live on VBTV, and CazéTV in Brazil plans full coverage on YouTube.
- Osasco targets a second world crown after 2012 as coach Luizomar emphasizes team maturation following roster changes.
- The first phase is a single round robin per group, with the top two advancing to December 13 semifinals and a December 14 final at 16:30.