Pool D: Belgium – Puerto RicoHead-to-head- These teams will meet for the first time at the World Championship.
- Belgium and Puerto Rico once met at a major tournament. On 10 August 2014, Belgium beat Puerto Rico 3-0 at the World Grand Prix.
- Puerto Rico are winless in their match-ups with European teams (14 matches) and took only three sets, including two in their last meeting (against Azerbaijan in the third matchround this year).
Belgium- Belgium have won two matches at this World Championship. In their previous two appearances, they totaled four (1956) and one (1978).
- Belgium can win back-to-back World Championship matches for the first time since beating Israel, West Germany, Luxemburg and Austria in consecutive matches in 1956.
- Charlotte Leys has hit nine aces in this tournament. Only Croatia’s Mia Jerkov (10) more.
Puerto Rico- Puerto Rico have one win after four matches. They will aim for two wins for the first time since 2006.
- Puerto Rico have won a total of five sets in their last three matches. In their 13 encounters prior to these three matches, they won a total of six.