The first four (4) teams in each preliminary pool will advance to quarter-finals, eight teams in total. The format will be as follows:A1 vs. B4A2/A3 vs. B2/B3 (FIVB will draw the matches.)A4 vs. B1(3) Semi-finalsThe four (4) winners of the quarter-finals will then advance to the semi-finals. The format will be as follows: Winner A1/B4 vs. Winner (A2/A3 vs. B2/B3, subject to draw) Winner (A2/A3 vs. B2/B3, subject to draw) vs. Winner A4/B1(4) FinalsTwo (2) winners of the semi-finals will play the gold medal match to determine the gold and silver medals.Two (2) losers of the semi-finals will play the bronze medal match to determine the bronze medal and the fourth place