[1] The USA won its eighth title, extending its own record for the most wins in tournament history.

The other medalists—the Czech Republic with silver and Spain with bronze—had not previously medaled at a World Championship.

In the quarterfinals, however, Russia and Australia suffered shock defeats to Belarus and the Czech Republic respectively.

[3] Meanwhile, the USA cruised into the final with easy wins over injury-ridden South Korea[4] and Spain.

After knocking out the defending World Champions, the Czechs defeated Belarus in overtime to set up the final with the USA.