| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Czechoslovakia |
| Dates | 2–13 September |
| Teams | 16 |
| Officially opened by | Gustáv Husák |
| Champions |  China (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |  Cuba |
| Third place |  Peru |
| Fourth place |  East Germany |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Yang Xilan |
The 1986 FIVB Women's World Championship was the tenth edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held from 2 to 13 September 1986 in Czechoslovakia.