Pool A: Italy – Dominican RepublicHead-to-head- This will be the second World Championship meeting between Italy and Dominican Republic.
- In 1978, Dominican Republic defeated Italy 3-2, winning only six points in the two sets lost to Italy (1-15, 15-10, 15-13, 5-15, 15-10).
- Both teams met recently at the 2014 World Grand Prix. Italy defeated Dominican Republic in straight sets (in Sassari, ITA).
- They also clashed at the 2012 Olympic Games in the group phase with Italy winning by 3-1.
Italy- Against Germany on Saturday, Italy lost their first set of the 2014 World Championships. Now China are the only team in the tournament without losing a set.
- Italy have won seven of their last 10 World Championship matches against NORCECA nations, losing only against Cuba in this span (3 defeats).
- Italy are on a six match winning streak at World Championships, their longest run since winning eight in 2006.
Dominican Republic- Dominican Republic have won their last two World Championship matches against CEV nations and they can win three in a row for the first time ever.
- In each of their last 13 matches against CEV nations (since 1978), Dominican Republic have at least won two sets.
- Dominican Republic have lost a total of 98 sets in the competition. If they lose two against Italy, they become the 18th nation with 100+ sets conceded.