Thailand holds 16th in VNL 2025 after Week 2, faces tough final round in US
After Week 2 of the 2025 Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL), Thailand remains in 16th place with five points from eight matches, narrowly ahead of South Korea and Serbia.
Thailand’s five points come from one win and seven defeats. Although they are level on points with Serbia, the latter has yet to record a victory, earning its tally through five narrow 2–3 losses.
South Korea, with one win, trails Thailand due to tie-breaking rules that prioritise match wins over total points.
Italy tops the standings as the only unbeaten team, having secured eight consecutive wins and 22 points. Poland sits in second place with 21 points. Japan, previously undefeated, suffered its losses to Italy and China.
Thailand now faces a daunting schedule in the final round of the preliminary stage, which will be held in the United States from July 10–14. The team is set to play four matches against higher-ranked opponents:
- July 10 at 7.30am (Thai time) – Thailand vs US (world no 7)
- July 11 at 4.00am – Thailand vs Germany (11th)
- July 12 at 4.00am – Thailand vs Dominican Republic (10th)
- July 14 at 3.00am – Thailand vs Canada (9th)
Every point will be vital as Thailand battles to maintain its position and secure progression in this year’s VNL campaign.
