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

It was held from 2 to 13 September 1986 in Czechoslovakia.

Location: Žilina Location: Plzeň Location: Brno Location: Olomouc 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: Ostrava Location: Prague Location: Plzeň