Brazil and Sweden face off for fifth place in the men’s competition in Doha. The final day is here

The matches to determine positions 5–16 in the men’s draw will take place on Saturday. Germany and the Netherlands will contest seventh place, while France face Paraguay for ninth

 

DOHA – A European team on one side and a South American team on the other. Sweden and Brazil are preparing to compete for fifth place at the FIP World Cup 2026. Tomorrow, 7 November, the final day of the year’s most eagerly awaited team competition, will feature not only the matches to determine the podium positions, but also those deciding the final standings down to 16th place. Sweden will go into the match on the back of their 2-0 victory over Germany, secured by wins for Windahl-Vasquez and Yitbarek-Frost. It was a commanding performance, with the Swedish team not dropping a single set across either match in the tie. Brazil also secured a convincing 2-0 victory without losing a set. In the opening match, Bergamini/De Avila Simonato defeated Meije/Nolter, before Palma Flores/Julianotti sealed the tie with a win over Nolten/Van Betuv. Germany and the Netherlands will meet to contest seventh and eighth place.

 

The other matches are also eagerly anticipated. After overcoming Mexico in a closely contested tie, decided in the third match by Blanque/Guichard’s victory over Arredondo/Pablo Padilla, France will face Paraguay for ninth place. Paraguay secured their place with a 2-0 victory over Chile. The South American clash between Mexico and Chile will determine 11th and 12th place. The United States came from behind to defeat Australia, thanks to victories by the pairs Segura/Di Francesco and Ruiz Alvarez/De Armas. The US players will now face Qatar, who defeated United Arab Emirates in the final match of the day’s programme in Doha.

 

5-6 PLACE FINAL: Sweden-Brazil

 

7-8 PLACE FINAL: Germany-Netherlands

 

9-10 PLACE FINAL: France-Paraguay

 

11-12 PLACE FINAL Mexico-Chile

 

13-14 PLACE FINAL: USA-Qatar

 

15-16 PLACE FINAL: Australia-United Arab Emirates