The 1978 FIVB Men's World Championship was the ninth edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB.

It was held from 20 September 1 to October 1978 in Italy.

Location: Rome Location: Bergamo Location: Udine Location: Venice Location: Parma Location: Ancona The results and the points of the matches between the same teams that were already played during the first round are taken into account for the second round.

Location: Rome Location: Rome Location: Venice Location: Venice