Pool A: Croatia – GermanyHead-to-head- In their only World Championship meeting, November 2010, Germany defeated Croatia in straight sets.
- At the European Championship these teams clashed seven times (between 1993 and 2013) with Croatia winning four of them.
- Both teams also met at the 2000 Olympic Games with Germany beating Croatia 3-1.
Croatia- Croatia have lost their last three World Championship matches against CEV nations (2 v ITA, 1 v GER) in straight sets.
- Croatia are on two wins at this World Championships, equalling their number of victories from their previous participation (2010) and two shy of their only other appearance (4 in 1998).
- Croatia can win three matches in one World Championship group stage for the first time ever.
Germany- Germany lost against Italy on Saturday. They look to avoid their first back-to-back defeats since the final stage in 2006.
- In each of the last four matches between Germany and a fellow CEV nation, both teams claimed at least one set.
- Germany can win three of their first five matches at the World Championship. In 2006 and 2010, they won four of the first five.