~ The official draw for the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup 2026 has been successfully completed, marking the start of the journey towards the highly-anticipated World Cup Finals in Sydney, Australia in July.
"VAN" (Sports Desk - 21.02.2026) :: A total of 60 teams from 34 countries are competing across the men’s and women’s Division 1 and Division 2 tournaments, and athletes, officials, representatives from participating Member Federations and water polo fans from around the world gathered to see the matchups confirmed at the draw ceremony.
A key innovation for the 2026 edition is the introduction of the league phase format in Division 2, designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and increased competitive balance.
Five teams from both the men’s and women’s Division 1 tournaments will advance to the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup Final, joined by the top two teams from Division 2 and the hosts Australia.
These eight teams will then compete for the coveted World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup title in Sydney at the legendary Olympic Park, where Australia’s women famously won gold at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
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