There were 48 teams qualified for the tournament. Normally, the host country obtained two places in the competition as well as the top 23 teams from FIVB World ranking. But, both of the hosted teams ranked among the 23 teams, so the two next highest ranked team qualified. The next 20 teams belonged to five continental confederation which got four spots each. The last three spots were appointed by FIVB.[1]
The four best third-placed teams advanced directly to the round of 32. The other eight third-placed teams played in the lucky losers playoffs for the additional four spots in the Round of 32.