France

The France national men's volleyball team represents the country in international competitions and friendly matches. It was the reigning European Champion in 2015 and is ranked 3rd (as of 1st January 2023) in the FIVB world ranking. France have been competing in the World League ever since the inaugural edition in 1990 and continuously since 1999. In 2006 they finished second to Brazil but had their share of disappointment in subsequent seasons. In 2009 they narrowly missed making the Final Six, falling at the last hurdle to Slovenia. They suffered another setback in 2010 when they again missed the finals and finished 12th.

France competed at the Olympic Games for the fourth time in Rio 2016, finishing ninth. Five years later, they won gold after defeating Russia in Tokyo 2020. In 2015, France won the European Championship and World League (also in 2017).

The French volleyball team is a highly skilled and competitive team that has made a name for itself in the international volleyball scene. The team is known for its strong defense, quick reflexes, and powerful spikes. Led by experienced players such as Earvin Ngapeth and Kevin Tillie, the team has a strong attacking line-up that can take on any opponent. The team's coach, Laurent Tillie, is a former French volleyball player himself and has brought a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team. The French team has had a successful history in international competitions, including winning the European Championship in 2015 and finishing in the top four in the 2014 and 2018 World Championships. With a talented roster and a strong coaching staff, the French volleyball team is a force to be reckoned with on the world stage.