The 1956
FIVB Men's World Championship was the third edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the
FIVB. It was held from 30 August to 12 September 1956 in
Paris
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France
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Teams
No qualifications, free entrance.
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Results
First round
Pool A
Pool B
Pool C
Pool D
Pool E
Pool F
Pool G
Pool H
Pool I
Pool J
Final round
21st–24th places
11th–20th places
Final places
Final standing
External links
Results at FIVB.orgFederation Internationale de Volleyball
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FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship
Volleyball in Paris
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