1978 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation | Italy |
| Dates | 20 September – 1 October |
| Teams | 24 |
| Venue(s) | 6 (in 6 host cities) |
| Officially opened by | Sandro Pertini |
| Champions | Soviet Union (5th title) |
The 1978 FIVB Men's World Championship was the ninth edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held from 20 September 1 to October 1978 in Italy.