1970 World Men's Handball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | France |
| Dates | 26 February-8 March |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Romania |
| Runners-up | East Germany |
| Third place | Yugoslavia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 42 |
| Goals scored | 1,262 (30.05 per match) |
The 1970 World Men's Handball Championship was the seventh team handball World Championship. It was held in France between 26 February-8 March 1970. Romania won the championship.