The 2002 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship was the 15th edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB.

It was held in Salta, Córdoba, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Santa Fé and San Juan in Argentina from September 28 to October 13, 2002.

*  Poland Due to the clash of dates with the 2002 Asian Games, South Korea withdrew from participating and instead was FIVB give a wildcard to Poland.

Argentina Australia China Portugal Italy Canada Croatia Poland Bulgaria France Russia Tunisia Yugoslavia Spain Japan Kazakhstan Brazil Egypt United States Venezuela Cuba Czech Republic Greece Netherlands

The design is based on sport ball and volleyball.