| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  France |
| Dates | 25 September – 5 October |
| Teams | 16 |
| Venue(s) | 8 (in 8 host cities) |
| Officially opened by | François Mitterrand |
| Champions |  United States (1st title) |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Philippe Blain |
The 1986 FIVB Men's World Championship was the eleventh edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held from 25 September to 5 October 1986 in France.