The 1986 FIVB Men's World Championship was the eleventh edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB.

It was held from 25 September to 5 October 1986 in France.

Location: Montpellier Location: Tourcoing Location: Clermont-Ferrand Location: Orléans 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: Toulouse Location: Nantes Location: Évreux