High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The 2006 FIVB Men`s Volleyball World Championship was held in Japan from 17 November 2006 to 3 December 2006. Like the previous edition, 24 teams participated in the tournament. Brazil won the Tournament (retaining their championship title), defeating Poland 3:0 in the final match. Bulgaria placed 3rd, defeating Serbia and Montenegro 3:1 in 3rd place match.