1986 World Women's Handball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Netherlands |
| Teams | 16 (from 4 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Soviet Union (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Czechoslovakia |
| Third place | Norway |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 54 |
| Goals scored | 2,212 (40.96 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Natalya Kirtchik (61 goals) |
The 1986 World Women's Handball Championship took place in the Netherlands between 4–14 December 1986.