2002 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship
The 2002 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship was the 15th edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held in Salta, Córdoba, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Santa Fé and San Juan in Argentina from September 28 to October 13, 2002. All times are Argentina Time.
Qualification
| Africa | Asia and Oceania | Europe | North America | South America |
| Pool A Winners: Pool B Winners: | Pool C Winners: * Pool C Runners-up: Pool D Winners: Pool E Winners: Pool E Runners-up: | 1998 World Champions: Pool F Winners: Pool F Runners-up: Pool G Winners: Pool G Runners-up: Pool H Winners: Pool I Winners: Pool J Winners: Pool K Winners: Pool L Winners: Pool L Runners-up: | Pool M Winners: Pool N Winners: Pool N Runners-up: | Host Country: Pool O Winners: NORCECA–CSV Playoff Winners: |
Pools composition
Squads
Venues
- Estadio Aldo Cantoni – Pool A except Argentina vs. Australia
- Estadio Club Atlético Unión – Pool B and J
- Luna Park – Argentina vs. Australia, Pool C, G and Final round
- Estadio Polideportivo – Pool D
- Orfeo Superdomo – Pool E, H and Final round
- Polideportivo Delmi – Pool F and K
First round
Pool A
Pool B
Pool C
Pool D
Pool E
Pool F
Third placed teams
Second round
Pool G
Pool H
Pool J
Pool K
Final round
Quarterfinals
5th–8th semifinals
Semifinals
7th place
5th place
3rd place
Final
Final standing
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Awards
- MVP: Marcos Milinkovic
- Best Scorer: Marcos Milinkovic
- Best Spiker: André Nascimento
- Best Blocker: João José
- Best Server: Franz Granvorka
- Best Setter: Maurício Lima
- Best Digger: Hubert Henno
- Best Receiver: Pablo Meana
Super seven selection
- Setter: Nikola Grbić
- Outside Hitters: Sergey Tetyukhin and Stéphane Antiga
- Middle Blockers: Gustavo and João José
- Opposite: Marcos Milinkovic
- Libero: Hubert Henno
Marketing
Symbol
The official competition symbol the "Minto". The design is based on sport ball and volleyball.Sponsors
- Cerveza Quilmes
- Visa
- Saputo Inc.
Broadcasting