1956 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  France |
| Dates | August 30 – September 12 |
| Teams | 24 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Champions |  Czechoslovakia (1st title) |
The 1956 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship was the third edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held in Paris, France from August 30 to September 12, 1956.
Final Group
Results
Table
| Place | Nation | P | W | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czechoslovakia |
9 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 7 | 18 |
| 2 |  Romania |
9 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 13 | 14 |
| 3 |  Soviet Union |
9 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 9 | 14 |
| 4 |  Poland |
9 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 11 | 12 |
| 5 |  Bulgaria |
9 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 10 |
| 6 |  United States |
9 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 8 |
| 7 | France |
9 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 6 |
| 8 |  Hungary |
9 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 23 | 4 |
| 9 |  China |
9 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 22 | 2 |
| 10 |  Yugoslavia |
9 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 26 | 2 |
Final standing
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