| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Czechoslovakia |
| Dates | 10–18 September |
| Teams | 10 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Officially opened by | Klement Gottwald |
| Champions |  Soviet Union (1st title) |
The 1949 FIVB Men's World Championship was the first edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held from 10 to 18 September 1949 in Prague, Czechoslovakia.