| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  France |
| Dates | 30 August – 12 September |
| Teams | 24 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Officially opened by | René Coty |
| Champions |  Czechoslovakia (1st title) |
The 1956 FIVB Men's World Championship was the third edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held from 30 August to 12 September 1956 in Paris, France.
