| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Argentina |
| Dates | 1–15 October |
| Teams | 24 |
| Venue(s) | 4 (in 4 host cities) |
| Officially opened by | Reynaldo Bignone |
| Champions |  Soviet Union (6th title) |
The 1982 FIVB Men's World Championship was the tenth edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held from 1 to 15 October 1982 in Argentina.