1986 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation | Czechoslovakia |
| Dates | 2–13 September |
| Teams | 16 |
| Officially opened by | Gustáv Husák |
| Champions | China (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Cuba |
| Third place | Peru |
| Fourth place | East Germany |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Yang Xilan |
The 1986 FIVB Women's World Championship was the tenth edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held from 2 to 13 September 1986 in Czechoslovakia.