| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Japan |
| Dates | 22 November – 1 December |
| Teams | 12 |
| Venue(s) | 5 (in 5 host cities) |
| Champions |  Soviet Union (4th title) |
| Runners-up |  Cuba |
| Third place |  United States |
| Fourth place | Japan |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Dmitry Fomin |
The 1991 FIVB Men's World Cup was held from 22 November to 1 December 1991 in Japan. The World Cup consisted of 12 teams: champions of 5 geographic areas (Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Europe), the four runners-up, the host country and two guest teams (wild card).