| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Japan |
| Dates | 20 November – 4 December |
| Teams | 12 (from 5 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 8 (in 7 host cities) |
| Champions |  Russia (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |  Poland |
| Third place |  Brazil |
| Fourth place |  Italy |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Maxim Mikhaylov |
| Official website | |
| 2011 FIVB World Cup | |
The 2011 FIVB Men's World Cup was held from 20 November to 4 December 2011 in Japan. The tournament was the first step in the qualification process for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England, United Kingdom. The top three teams qualified for the Olympics, and joined Great Britain as they had already secured a berth as the host country.