Egypt, Kenya and Cameroon will discover their opponents for the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup on October 26, as Africa’s representatives prepare to compete against the world’s best teams in the tournament hosted by the United States and Canada.

The draw will determine the group-stage matchups for the 32 qualified teams, divided into eight groups of four. Only the top two teams in each group will advance to the round of 16, making the opening matches crucial to their hopes of progressing.

The three African nations earned their places after finishing among the top three at the African Women’s Volleyball Championship held in Nairobi in September 2026.

Egypt emerged as continental champions after defeating hosts Kenya in straight sets in the final, securing their fourth African title. Their impressive campaign, completed without dropping a set, underlined their strength ahead of the global competition.

Kenya finished runners-up on home soil and will be determined to build on that performance when they face international opposition. The team, which has won the African championship ten times, brings considerable continental experience into the tournament.

Cameroon claimed third place, adding another major international opportunity to its volleyball journey. The team previously dominated African women’s volleyball, winning three consecutive continental titles in 2017, 2019 and 2021.

The upcoming draw will offer the three teams a clearer picture of the challenges awaiting them, although their opponents and group compositions remain unknown.

According to Sport News Africa, the ceremony will be streamed live on Volleyball World’s YouTube channel at 18:00 East African Time on October 26.

The 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup will take place from August 20 to September 5, 2027, with group matches scheduled across four North American cities and the final set for Anaheim, California.

For Africa, the tournament presents an opportunity to test its growing volleyball ambitions against the world’s leading nations and pursue a place in the knockout stages.

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