| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Brazil |
| Dates | 18–28 October |
| Teams | 16 |
| Venue(s) | 3 (in 3 host cities) |
| Officially opened by | Fernando Collor de Mello |
| Champions |  Italy (1st title) |
The 1990 FIVB Men's World Championship was the twelfth edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held from 18 to 28 October 1990 in Brazil.