[3] Italy claimed their first VNL medal and title after defeating Brazil in straight sets.

Serbia won their first medal of the tournament, claiming the bronze after defeating finals hosts Turkey in straight sets.

[7] On 1 March 2022, FIVB declared Russia and Belarus ineligible for international and continental competitions due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

[10] The VNL Finals will see the seven strongest teams along with the finals host country Turkey moving directly to the knockout phase as first placed team,and which will consist of eight matches in total: four quarterfinals, two semi-finals and the bronze and gold medal matches.

[12] United States Brazil Canada Dominican Republic Germany Japan Poland South Korea Turkey Belgium Bulgaria China Italy Netherlands Serbia Thailand Brazil Dominican Republic Germany Italy Netherlands Serbia South Korea Turkey Belgium Bulgaria Canada China Japan Poland Thailand United States Canada Belgium Germany Japan Netherlands Serbia Turkey United States Bulgaria Brazil China Dominican Republic Italy Poland South Korea Thailand Source: VNL 2022 final standings