– Pool standing criteria:
- Match points,
- Numbers of matches won,
- Sets ratio,
- Points ratio,
- Result of the last match between the tied teams.
– Match won 3–0 or 3–1: 3 points for the winner, 0 points for the loser.
– Match won 3–2: 2 points for the winner, 1 point for the loser.
– First round: The top four teams in each pool(A,B,C and D) will qualify for the Second Round.
– Second Round: The top three teams in each pool(E and F) will qualify for the Third Round.
– Third Round: The top two teams in each pool(G and H) will qualify for the Semifinals, third ranked teams in each pool(G and H) are playing for fifth place.