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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Norway |
| Venue(s) | 3 (in 3 host cities) |
| Dates | 1–16 May |
| Opened by | Harald V |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
Champions  |  Czech Republic (2nd title) |
Runner-up  |  Finland |
Third place  |  Sweden |
| Fourth place |  Canada |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 49 |
| Goals scored | 302 (6.16 per game) |
| Attendance | 180,394 (3,682 per game) |
| Scoring leader(s) | Saku Koivu (16 pts) |
| MVP | Teemu Selänne |
The 1999 IIHF World Championship was held in Oslo, Hamar and Lillehammer in Norway from 1 to 16 May. It was the top tier of the men's championships for that year.