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. Teams Preliminary round Group A Group B Group C Group D Placement Round (9-12 pos.) The four third placed teams from the preliminary round played a round robin tournament for positions 9-12. Second round Group 1 Group 2 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 World Handball Championship tournaments H H World Mens Handball Championship, 1974 February 1974 sports events in Europe March 1974 sports events in Europe