| 1987 World Men Championships | |
|---|---|
| Host city |  Clermont-Ferrand, France |
| Dates | 19–29 August |
| Champions | |
| Freestyle |  Soviet Union |
| Greco-Roman | Soviet Union |
| 1987 World Women Championships | |
|---|---|
| Host city |  Lørenskog, Norway |
| Dates | 24–25 October |
| Champions | |
| Women | Norway |
The following is the final results of the 1987 World Wrestling Championships. Men's Competition were held in Clermont-Ferrand, France and Women's Competition were held in Lørenskog, Norway.