1981 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation | Japan |
| Dates | 19–28 November |
| Teams | 8 |
| Venue(s) | 4 (in 4 host cities) |
| Champions | Soviet Union (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Cuba |
| Third place | Brazil |
| Fourth place | Poland |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Vyacheslav Zaytsev |
The 1981 FIVB Men's World Cup was held from 19 to 28 November 1981 in Japan. It was the 4th edition of the competition.