Nowadays, FINA Water Polo World Cup is a topic that has gained great relevance in today's society. With the advancement of technology and globalization, FINA Water Polo World Cup has become a fundamental element in people's daily lives. From its impact in the workplace to its influence on entertainment and culture, FINA Water Polo World Cup has positioned itself as a topic of general interest that leaves no one indifferent. In this article, we will explore the importance and impact of FINA Water Polo World Cup in various areas, analyzing its implications and reflecting on its future in an increasingly connected and interdependent world.
The factual accuracy of part of this article is disputed. The dispute is about 2023 edition is successor to World League not World Cup. (July 2023) |
Sport | Water polo |
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Founded | 1979 |
Continent | all (International) |
Most recent champion(s) | Spain (1st title) |
Most titles | Hungary (4 titles) |
The FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup is an international water polo tournament, organized by FINA and featuring eight men's national teams. It was established in 1979, initially taking place on odd years. Since 2002 it is held every four years, in the even-year between Olympics.
From 2023 on, the tournament will be replacing the FINA Water Polo World League.
Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | Hungary | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
2 | Serbia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
3 | United States | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Yugoslavia | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |
5 | Soviet Union | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
6 | Italy | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
7 | West Germany | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
8 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
9 | Russia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
10 | Australia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Croatia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
12 | Greece | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
13 | Cuba | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Totals (13 entries) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 51 |
Africa – CANA (1 team) | ||||||||||||||||||
Men's team | 1979 | 1981 | 1983 | 1985 | 1987 | 1989 | 1991 | 1993 | 1995 | 1997 | 1999 | 2002 | 2006 | 2010 | 2014 | 2018 | 2023 | Years |
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South Africa | 8th | 8th | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Americas – ASUA (2 teams) | ||||||||||||||||||
Men's team | 1979 | 1981 | 1983 | 1985 | 1987 | 1989 | 1991 | 1993 | 1995 | 1997 | 1999 | 2002 | 2006 | 2010 | 2014 | 2018 | 2023 | Years |
Cuba | 3rd | 8th | 7th | 8th | 4 | |||||||||||||
United States | 2nd | 4th | 4th | 2nd | 4th | 8th | 1st | 4th | 4th | 1st | 6th | 7th | 4th | 4th | 6th | 3rd | 16 | |
Asia – AASF (4 teams) | ||||||||||||||||||
Men's team | 1979 | 1981 | 1983 | 1985 | 1987 | 1989 | 1991 | 1993 | 1995 | 1997 | 1999 | 2002 | 2006 | 2010 | 2014 | 2018 | 2023 | Years |
China | 7th | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Iran | 8th | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Japan | 7th | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Kazakhstan | Part of Soviet Union | 6th | 1 | |||||||||||||||
Europe – LEN (15 teams) | ||||||||||||||||||
Men's team | 1979 | 1981 | 1983 | 1985 | 1987 | 1989 | 1991 | 1993 | 1995 | 1997 | 1999 | 2002 | 2006 | 2010 | 2014 | 2018 | 2023 | Years |
Bulgaria | 8th | 8th | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Croatia | Part of Yugoslavia | 8th | 8th | 8th | 4th | 2nd | 3rd | 5th | 7 | |||||||||
Germany West Germany† |
5th | 2nd | 1st | 3rd | 5th | 8th | 6th | 4th | 8th | 9 | ||||||||
Greece | 8th | 8th | 7th | 6th | 2nd | 7th | 5th | 7th | 5th | 9 | ||||||||
Hungary | 1st | 6th | 7th | 3rd | 4th | 2nd | 1st | 3rd | 1st | 2nd | 2nd | 2nd | 1st | 4th | 14 | |||
Italy | 6th | 3rd | 5th | 5th | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 5th | 2nd | 4th | 5th | 2nd | 12 | |||||
Montenegro | Part of Yugoslavia | Part of SCG / FRY | 7th | 1 | ||||||||||||||
Netherlands | 6th | 6th | 7th | 3 | ||||||||||||||
Men's team | 1979 | 1981 | 1983 | 1985 | 1987 | 1989 | 1991 | 1993 | 1995 | 1997 | 1999 | 2002 | 2006 | 2010 | 2014 | 2018 | 2023 | Years |
Romania | 7th | 6th | 6th | 5th | 6th | 5 | ||||||||||||
Russia | Part of Soviet Union | 5th | 3rd | 4th | 4th | 1st | 8th | 6 | ||||||||||
Serbia | Part of Yugoslavia | Part of SCG / FRY | 1st | 1st | 3rd | 7th | 4 | |||||||||||
Serbia and Montenegro† Yugoslavia† |
Part of Yugoslavia | 7th | 5th | 3rd | 1st | Defunct | 4 | |||||||||||
Soviet Union† | 4th | 1st | 1st | 2nd | 6th | 5th | Defunct | 6 | ||||||||||
Spain | 5th | 5th | 3rd | 6th | 4th | 3rd | 5th | 6th | 3rd | 6th | 3rd | 3rd | 1st | 13 | ||||
Yugoslavia† | 3rd | 2nd | 4th | 1st | 1st | 2nd | Defunct | 6 | ||||||||||
Oceania – OSA (1 team) | ||||||||||||||||||
Men's team | 1979 | 1981 | 1983 | 1985 | 1987 | 1989 | 1991 | 1993 | 1995 | 1997 | 1999 | 2002 | 2006 | 2010 | 2014 | 2018 | 2023 | Years |
Australia | 7th | 7th | 7th | 7th | 3rd | 8th | 6th | 5th | 2nd | 9 | ||||||||
Total teams | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |