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 (1) - In Copenhagen 5th / 6th place (1) - In Copenhagen 3rd / 4th place (1) - In Copenhagen Final (1) - In Copenhagen Final standings Source: International Handball Federation World Handball Championship tournaments World Mens Handball Championship, 1978 H World Mens Handball Championship, 1978 January 1978 sports events in Europe February 1978 sports events in Europe