| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Brazil |
| Dates | 28 October – 11 November |
| Teams | 14 |
| Venue(s) | 5 (in 5 host cities) |
| Officially opened by | Juscelino Kubitschek |
| Champions |  Soviet Union (3rd title) |
The 1960 FIVB Men's World Championship was the fourth edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held from 28 October to 11 November 1960 in Brazil.