May 18, 2012 to July 08, 2012 - Dallas , Texas, United States

For the first time in the tournament’s history, the FIVB World League Intercontinental (pool play) Round, still featuring 16 teams across four pools, will be played over four weekends with each country hosting all four teams in their respective pool on one weekend each. The four pool winners, plus the best second-place team and host Bulgaria will advance to the Final Round on July 4-8 in Sofia.

The United States will host Italy, France and Korea at the Dallas Convention Center:

June 29: France vs. Italy at 5 p.m.; USA vs. Korea at 7:30 p.m.
June 30: Italy vs. Korea at 5 p.m.; USA vs. France at 7:30 p.m.
July 1: France vs. Korea at 5 p.m.; USA vs. Italy at 7:30 p.m.

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World League Matches, July 1, 2012: USA Volleyball is analyzing the play schedule for July 1 of the Boys’ Junior National Championships to allow for matches to end earlier than normal so teams can attend the USA vs. Italy matches. The official schedule will be posted late June.