1974 World Men's Handball Championship

The 1974 World Men's Handball Championship was the eighth team handball World Championship. It was held in East Germany between 28 February-10 March 1974. Romania won the championship.

Placement Round (9-12 pos.)
The four third placed teams from the preliminary round played a round robin tournament for positions 9-12.

7th / 8th place

 * (1) - In East Berlin

5th / 6th place

 * (1) - In East Berlin

3rd / 4th place

 * (1) - In East Berlin

Final

 * (1) - In East Berlin

Final standings
Source: International Handball Federation