| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Mexico |
| Dates | 12–28 October |
| Teams | 24 |
| Venue(s) | 6 (in 6 host cities) |
| Officially opened by | Luis Echeverría |
| Champions |  Poland (1st title) |
The 1974 FIVB Men's World Championship was the eighth edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held from 12 to 28 October 1974 in Mexico.