| Sport | Field handball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1938 |
| Founder | International Amateur Handball Federation (IAHF) |
| First season | 1938 |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Continent | International (IHF) |
| Most recent champion(s) |  West Germany (3rd title) |
| Most titles | West Germany (3 titles) |
IHF World Men's Outdoor Handball Championship was the world championship of field handball and was organized by the International Handball Federation (IHF) in the period 1948–1966. The first edition was organized by the International Amateur Handball Federation (IAHF) the predecessor of the IHF. In total, seven editions were held. West Germany and East Germany did not participate in the 1948 championship due to the end of World War II.