| Competition: | FIVB World Championship |
| Continent: | World |
| Gender: | Men |
| Year: | 1956 |
| Size: | 200px |
| Dates: | 30 August – 12 September |
| Opened: | René Coty |
| Teams: | 24 |
| Venues: | 1 |
| Cities: | 1 |
| Champions: | TCH |
| Title Number: | 1 |
| Last: | 1952 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship |
| Next: | 1960 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship |
The 1956 FIVB Men's World Championship was the third edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held from 30 August to 12 September 1956 in Paris, France.
No qualifications, free entrance.
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