| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Germany |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 5–6 February 1938 |
| Teams | 4 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Germany (1st title) |
| Runner-up |  Austria |
| Third place |  Sweden |
| Fourth place |  Denmark |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Goals scored | 53 (8.83 per match) |
| Attendance | 56,000 (9,333 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Hans-Werner Obermark Hans Theilig Yngve Lamberg (6 goals each) |
The 1938 World Men's Handball Championship was the first ever handball World Championship. It was played in Germany on 5 and 6 February 1938. Contested by just 4 national teams, the tournament was won by hosts Germany.