| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Soviet Union |
| Dates | 12–26 October |
| Teams | 21 |
| Venue(s) | 4 (in 4 host cities) |
| Officially opened by | Nikita Khrushchev |
| Champions | Soviet Union (4th title) |
The 1962 FIVB Men's World Championship was the fifth edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held from 12 to 26 October 1962 in Soviet Union.