The 1978 World Men's Handball Championship was the ninth team handball World Championship. It was held in Denmark between 26 January-5 February 1978. West Germany won the championship.
Teams
Preliminary round
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Second round
Group 1
Group 2
Placement matches -- 9th to 12th
7th / 8th place
- (<sup>1</sup>) - <small> In Copenhagen</small>
5th / 6th place
- (<sup>1</sup>) - <small> In Copenhagen</small>
3rd / 4th place
- (<sup>1</sup>) - <small> In Copenhagen</small>
Final
- (<sup>1</sup>) - <small> In Copenhagen</small>
Final standings
Source: IHF
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