2025 FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup

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2025 FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup
League FINA Water Polo World Cup
Sport Water polo
Duration14 December 2024 – 20 April 2025
Super Final
Finals championsFlag of Greece.svg  Greece (1st title)
  Runners-upFlag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup seasons
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The 2025 Women's FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup was the 19th edition of the tournament. It ran from 14 December 2024 to 20 April 2025. [1] [2]

Contents

Greece won their first title with a win over Hungary.

Format

There were two divisions. In Division 1 eight teams and in Division 2 twelve teams played. The top-six teams of Division 1 and the top-two teams from Division 2 competed in the super final. [3] [4] A win gave a team three points, a win after penalties two, a loss after penalties one and a loss after regular time zero points. [5]

Division 1

2025 FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup
Tournament details
Host countryFlag of Greece.svg  Greece
Venue(s)1
Dates14–19 January
Teams8 (from 3 confederations)
Tournament statistics
Matches played24
Goals scored552 (23 per match)

The draw was held on 31 October 2024. The tournament was played in Alexandroupolis, Greece between 14 and 19 January 2025. [6] The top two of each group made a new group, while the last two teams per group formed a new group. [7] The top six finishers advanced to the super final. [8]

All times are local (UTC+2).

Round 1

Group A

PosTeamPldWPWPLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 320104433+117 Round 2
2Flag of Greece.svg  Greece (H)320014231+116
3Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 311013635+15
4Flag of the United States.svg  United States 300032548−230
Updated to match(es) played on 16 January 2025. Source: Worldcupwp2025
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference. [9]
(H) Host
14 January 2025
15:00		 Report United States  Flag of the United States.svg11–16Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Jakov Blašković (CRO), Nicola Johnson (AUS)
Score by quarters: 1–6, 5–4, 2–3, 3–3
four players 2Goals Prats 4
14 January 2025
19:00		 Report Greece  Flag of Greece.svg14–10Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Natalia Markopoulou (GRE), Nikolett Sajben (HUN)
Score by quarters:4–2, 3–1, 4–4, 3–3
Myriokefalitaki, Plevritou 4Goals Faragó 3
15 January 2025
15:00		 Report Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg12–7Flag of the United States.svg  United States Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Nicola Johnson (AUS), Frank Ohme (GER)
Score by quarters:2–1, 5–3, 1–1, 4–2
Keszthelyi 4Goals Dempsey, Flynn 2
15 January 2025
19:00		 Report Spain  Flag of Spain.svg14–8Flag of Greece.svg  Greece Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Marieke van den Berg (NED), Matan Schwartz (ISR)
Score by quarters:4–2, 4–0, 4–3, 2–3
three players 3Goals Ninou 3
16 January 2025
15:00		 Report Spain  Flag of Spain.svg17–18Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Matan Schwartz (ISR), Giuliana Nicolosi (ITA)
Score by quarters: 3–3, 3–4, 4–3, 4–4   PSO: 3–4
Ruiz 6Goals Hajdu 5
16 January 2025
19:00		 Report Greece  Flag of Greece.svg20–7Flag of the United States.svg  United States Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Frank Ohme (GER), Marieke van den Berg (NED)
Score by quarters:4–2, 4–2, 7–1, 5–2
Santa 3Goals Flynn 2

Group B

PosTeamPldWPWPLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 330004323+209 Round 2
2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 320013625+116
3Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 31002323203
4Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 300032152−310
Source: Worldcupwp2025
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference. [9]
14 January 2025
17:00		 Report Israel  Flag of Israel.svg9–16Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Matan Schwartz (ISR), Giuliana Nicolosi (ITA)
Score by quarters: 2–5, 2–3, 2–4, 3–4
Yaacobi 3Goals Cocchiere, Leone 4
14 January 2025
21:00		 Report Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg11–9Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Danielle Dabbaghian (USA), Frank Ohme (GER)
Score by quarters:4–1, 1–1, 3–6, 3–1
four players 2Goals Williams 4
15 January 2025
17:00		 Report Italy  Flag of Italy.svg8–11Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Marta Cabañas (ESP), Jakov Blašković (CRO)
Score by quarters: 2–3, 1–1, 4–1, 1–6
Gant, Ranalli 2Goals Van der Weijden 3
15 January 2025
21:00		 Report Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg15–6Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Nikolett Sajben (HUN), Danielle Dabbaghian (USA)
Score by quarters:4–0, 3–1, 4–3, 4–2
C. Andrews 5Goals Rahum, Yaacobi 2
16 January 2025
17:00		 Report Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg21–6Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Danielle Dabbaghian (USA), Marta Cabañas (ESP)
Score by quarters:5–2, 4–1, 5–1, 7–2
Van der Weijden 5Goals Markovsky, Yaacobi 2
16 January 2025
21:00		 Report Italy  Flag of Italy.svg8–12Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Natalia Markopoulou (GRE), Jakov Blašković (CRO)
Score by quarters: 1–5, 1–2, 3–3, 3–2
Ranalli 4Goals A. Andrews 5

Round 2

All teams from Group A advanced to the Super final.

Group A

PosTeamPldWPWPLLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 330004528+179
2Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 320013132−16
3Flag of Greece.svg  Greece (H)310023134−33
4Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 300032538−130
Source: Worldcupwp2025
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference. [9]
(H) Host
17 January 2025
19:00		 Report Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg11–10Flag of Greece.svg  Greece Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Jakov Blašković (CRO), Giuliana Nicolosi (ITA)
Score by quarters: 3–3, 3–1, 4–3, 1–3
Van de Kraats, Van der Sloot 3Goalsthree players 2
17 January 2025
21:00		 Report Spain  Flag of Spain.svg14–11Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Matan Schwartz (ISR), Nikolett Sajben (HUN)
Score by quarters: 3–3, 5–0, 3–7, 3–1
Leitón 3Goals Williams 5
18 January 2025
19:00		 Report Greece  Flag of Greece.svg12–8Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Matan Schwartz (ISR), Danielle Dabbaghian (USA)
Score by quarters: 3–3, 4–2, 3–2, 2–1
Myriokefalitaki, Plevritou 3Goals A. Andrews 2
18 January 2025
21:00		 Report Spain  Flag of Spain.svg16–8Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Giuliana Nicolosi (ITA), Frank Ohme (GER)
Score by quarters:3–1, 3–4, 4–1, 6–2
Leitón 3Goalsthree players 2
19 January 2025
17:00		 Report Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg12–6Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Matan Schwartz (ISR), Giuliana Nicolosi (ITA)
Score by quarters:4–3, 2–, 4–1, 2–2
four players 2Goals Williams 2
19 January 2025
19:00		 Report Spain  Flag of Spain.svg15–9Flag of Greece.svg  Greece Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Frank Ohme (GER), Nikolett Sajben (HUN)
Score by quarters: 1–1, 5–3, 4–4, 5–1
Ruiz 4Goalsthree players 2

Group B

PosTeamPldWPWPLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 330004127+149 Super final
2Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 320014237+56
3Flag of the United States.svg  United States 310022832−43
4Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 300033045−150
Source: Worldcupwp2025
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference. [9]
17 January 2025
15:00		 Report Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg18–9Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Marieke van den Berg (NED), Marta Cabañas (ESP)
Score by quarters:6–4, 5–0, 3–3, 4–2
Dobi 3Goals Yaacobi 3
17 January 2025
17:00		 Report Italy  Flag of Italy.svg13–12Flag of the United States.svg  United States Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Nicola Johnson (AUS), Frank Ohme (GER)
Score by quarters: 3–5, 1–4, 3–3, 6–0
Bettini 5Goals Dempsey 6
18 January 2025
15:00		 Report United States  Flag of the United States.svg10–9Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Marieke van den Berg (NED), Natalia Markopoulou (GRE)
Score by quarters:2–1, 1–3, 5–2, 2–3
Flynn 3Goals Bogachenko 5
18 January 2025
17:00		 Report Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg13–12Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Marta Cabañas (ESP), Jakov Blašković (CRO)
Score by quarters:3–2, 2–4, 6–3, 2–3
Keszthelyi 6Goals Bettini 5
19 January 2025
13:00		 Report Italy  Flag of Italy.svg17–12Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Nicola Johnson (AUS), Marta Cabañas (ESP)
Score by quarters:3–2, 4–5, 6–2, 4–3
Bettini 6Goals Bogachenko, Tirosh 3
19 January 2025
15:00		 Report Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg10–6Flag of the United States.svg  United States Alexandroupoli Municipal Swimming Pool, Alexandroupolis
Referees:
Natalia Markopoulou (GRE), Jakov Blašković (CRO)
Score by quarters: 2–3, 2–2, 4–0, 2–1
Faragó 4Goals Flynn 3

Division 2

2025 FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup
Tournament details
Host countryFlag of Turkey.svg  Turkey
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Dates14–17 December
Teams12 (from 3 confederations)
Tournament statistics
Matches played28
Goals scored770 (27.5 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of Turkey.svg Kübra Kuş
(32 goals)

The draw was held on 31 October 2024. The tournament was played in Istanbul, Turkey between 14 and 17 December 2024. [6] The top two of each group advanced to the quarterfinals and the top-two finishers of the tournament will play in the super final. [10]

All times are local (UTC+3).

Group A

PosTeamPldWPWPLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 220004312+316 Quarterfinals
2Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey (H)210012920+93
3Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria [a] 200021050−400
Source: Worldcupwp2025
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference. [9]
(H) Host
Notes:
  1. ↑ Bulgaria replaced Kazakhstan.
14 December 2024
09:00		 Report Great Britain  Flag of the United Kingdom.svg29–4Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Aurely Blanchard (FRA), Yuriko Udagawa (JPN)
Score by quarters:7–1, 8–1, 6–0, 8–2
Falvey 6Goalsfour players 1
14 December 2024
16:00		 Report Bulgaria  Flag of Bulgaria.svg6–21Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Lea Saftić (CRO), Yang Pang (CHN)
Score by quarters: 1–3, 1–7, 2–6, 2–5
I. Dimitrova, Naneva 2Goals Kuş 9
15 December 2024
10:00		 Report Turkey  Flag of Turkey.svg8–14Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Alessia Ferrari (ITA), Lea Saftić (CRO)
Score by quarters: 1–3, 2–1, 4–5, 1–5
Kuş 4Goals Dickens, Perkins 3

Group B

PosTeamPldWPWPLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 220004814+346 Quarterfinals
2Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 210012137−163
3Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 200022139−180
Source: Worldcupwp2025
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference. [9]
14 December 2024
10:30		 Report Czech Republic  Flag of the Czech Republic.svg6–24Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Spyridon Achladiotis (GRE), Matthew Stringer (RSA)
Score by quarters: 1–8, 3–2, 2–9, 0–5
J. Holá 4Goals G. Deike 7
14 December 2024
17:30		 Report Germany  Flag of Germany.svg24–8Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Luis Alves (POR), Yuriko Odagawa (JPN)
Score by quarters:8–1, 7–5, 5–1, 4–1
Vosseberg 6Goals Yap 4
15 December 2024
11:30		 Report Singapore  Flag of Singapore.svg13–15Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Aurely Blanchard (FRA), Luis Alves (POR)
Score by quarters: 0–5, 4–2, 6–6, 3–2
Lee 5Goals J. Holá, Votavová 4

Group C

PosTeamPldWPWPLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 220003418+166 Quarterfinals
2Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 210014219+233
3Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 200021251−390
Source: Worldcupwp2025
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference. [9]
14 December 2024
12:00		 Report China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg20–7Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Hendrik Schopp (GER), İlkin Çakmakoğlu (TUR)
Score by quarters:5–2, 5–0, 5–2, 5–3
Zhou 4Goals Banks 3
14 December 2024
19:00		 Report South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg5–31Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Alessia Ferrari (ITA), Jackie See (SGP)
Score by quarters: 2–9, 1–7, 0–7, 2–8
Banks 2Goals Shitara, Ura 5
15 December 2024
13:00		 Report Japan  Flag of Japan.svg11–14Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
İlkin Çakmakoğlu (TUR), Karel Dvořáček (CZE)
Score by quarters: 1–6, 3–2, 1–3, 6–3
Nishiyama4 3Goals Zhou 4

Group D

PosTeamPldWPWPLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 220002920+96 Quarterfinals
2Flag of France.svg  France 210012616+103
3Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 200021332−190
Source: Worldcupwp2025
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference. [9]
14 December 2024
13:30		 Report France  Flag of France.svg15–4Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Alessia Ferrari (ITA), Karel Dvořáček (CZE)
Score by quarters:4–0, 4–1, 4–1, 3–2
Vernoux 3Goalsfour players 1
14 December 2024
20:30		 Report Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg9–17Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Karel Dvořáček (CZE), Michael Jukes (GBR)
Score by quarters:5–4, 1–7, 1–2, 2–4
Lousa 3Goals Srhoj 5
15 December 2024
14:30		 Report Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg12–11Flag of France.svg  France Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Spyridon Achladiotis (GRE), Hendrik Schopp (GER)
Score by quarters: 3–3, 4–3, 2–5, 3–0
J. Butić, Rozić 3Goals Vernoux 5

Knockout stage

Bracket

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
16 December
 
 
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 22
 
17 December
 
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 4
 
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 12
 
16 December
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 15
 
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 18
 
17 December
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 26
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 17
 
16 December
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 15
 
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 12
 
17 December
 
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 11
 
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 8
 
16 December
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 15 Third place
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 7
 
17 December
 
Flag of France.svg  France 6
 
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 11
 
 
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 12
 

Fifth place bracket

 
5–8th place semifinalsFifth place
 
      
 
17 December
 
 
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 8
 
17 December
 
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 19
 
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 14
 
17 December
 
Flag of France.svg  France 13
 
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 9
 
 
Flag of France.svg  France 19
 
Seventh place
 
 
17 December
 
 
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 13
 
 
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 16

Ninth place bracket

 
9–12th place semifinalsNinth place
 
      
 
15 December
 
 
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 16
 
16 December
 
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 18
 
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 8
 
15 December
 
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 17
 
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 13
 
 
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 19
 
Eleventh place
 
 
16 December
 
 
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 4
 
 
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 21

Quarterfinals

16 December 2024
16:00		 Report Great Britain  Flag of the United Kingdom.svg22–4Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
İlkin Çakmakoğlu (TUR), Matthew Stringer (RSA)
Score by quarters:6–1, 5–2, 5–1, 6–0
Perkins 5Goals Bušauerová, J. Holá 2
16 December 2024
17:30		 Report Germany  Flag of Germany.svg12–11Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Spyridon Achladiotis (GRE), Yuriko Udagawa (JPN)
Score by quarters: 4–5, 4–3, 2–0, 2–3
Vosseberg 4Goals Kuş 8
16 December 2024
19:00		 Report China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg7–6Flag of France.svg  France Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Lea Saftić (CRO), Michael Jukes (GBR)
Score by quarters:2–1, 2–1, 2–3, 1–1
16 December 2024
20:30		 Report Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg18–26Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Alessia Ferrari (ITA), Luis Alves (POR)
Score by quarters: 5–8, 5–5, 6–6, 2–7
Rozić 4Goals Kobayashi 5

9–12th place semifinals

15 December 2024
18:00		 Report Bulgaria  Flag of Bulgaria.svg16–18Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Yuriko Udagawa (JPN), Michael Jukes (GBR)
Score by quarters: 2–3, 4–7, 4–4, 6–4
I. Dimitrova 6Goals Yap 11
15 December 2024
19:30		 Report South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg13–19Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Aurely Blanchard (FRA), Yang Pang (CHN)
Score by quarters: 4–6, 4–2, 2–5, 3–6
four players 2Goals B. Fernandes 6

5–8th place semifinals

17 December 2024
09:00		 Report Czech Republic  Flag of the Czech Republic.svg8–19Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Michael Jukes (GBR), Matthew Stringer (RSA)
Score by quarters: 2–5, 1–5, 2–3, 3–6
Bušauerová 3Goals Alamat, Rozić 4
17 December 2024
10:30		 Report Turkey  Flag of Turkey.svg9–19Flag of France.svg  France Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Hendrik Schopp (GER), Yang Pang (CHN)
Score by quarters: 3–7, 4–6, 1–3, 1–3
Buralı 4Goals Hardy 4

Semifinals

17 December 2024
12:00		 Report Great Britain  Flag of the United Kingdom.svg12–15Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Aurely Blanchard (FRA), İlkin Çakmakoğlu (TUR)
Score by quarters: 2–5, 4–4, 3–2, 3–4
Clapperton 3Goals Arima 7
17 December 2024
13:30		 Report Germany  Flag of Germany.svg8–15Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Alessia Ferrari (ITA), Lea Saftić (CRO)
Score by quarters: 3–2, 2–3, 2–6, 1–4
G. Deike 3Goals Nong 4

Eleventh place game

16 December 2024
13:00		 Report Bulgaria  Flag of Bulgaria.svg4–21Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Luis Alves (POR), Jackie See (SGP)
Score by quarters: 3–5, 1–4, 0–7, 0–5
I. Dimitrova 2Goals Banks, January 4

Ninth place game

16 December 2024
14:30		 Report Singapore  Flag of Singapore.svg8–17Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Yang Pang (CHN), Karel Dvořáček (CZE)
Score by quarters: 3–3, 2–1, 1–6, 2–7
Tio, Yap 2Goals Lousa 5

Seventh place game

17 December 2024
16:00		 Report Czech Republic  Flag of the Czech Republic.svg13–16Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Jackie See (SGP), Michael Jukes (GBR)
Score by quarters:3–2, 2–6, 3–4, 5–4
J. Holá 7Goals Kuş 8

Fifth place game

17 December 2024
17:30		 Report Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg14–13Flag of France.svg  France Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Karel Dvořáček (CZE), Yuriko Udagawa (JPN)
Score by quarters: 2–4, 5–3, 5–2, 2–4
Srhoj 5Goals Vernoux 5

Third place game

17 December 2024
19:00		 Report Great Britain  Flag of the United Kingdom.svg11–12Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Alessia Ferrari (ITA), Spyridon Achladiotis (GRE)
Score by quarters: 3–3, 1–4, 3–1, 4–4
Falvey 3Goals G. Deike 4

Final

17 December 2024
20:30		 Report Japan  Flag of Japan.svg17–15Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Maltepe University, Istanbul
Referees:
Lea Saftić (CRO), Hendrik Schopp (GER)
Score by quarters: 1–6, 4–3, 8–1, 4–5
Kobayashi 4Goals Nong 6

Super final

2025 FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup
Tournament details
Venue(s)1
Dates18–20 April
Teams8
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Greece.svg  Greece (1st title)
Runner-upFlag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Third placeFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Fourth placeFlag of Spain.svg  Spain
Tournament statistics
Matches played12
Goals scored334 (27.83 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of Japan.svg Yumi Arima
(13 goals)

The tournament took place between 18 and 20 April 2025 in Chengdu, China. [2] [11]

All times are local (UTC+8).

Bracket

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
18 April
 
 
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 24
 
19 April
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 16
 
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 13
 
18 April
 
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 15
 
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 19
 
20 April
 
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 14
 
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 13
 
18 April
 
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 9
 
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 15
 
19 April
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 8
 
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 8
 
18 April
 
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 10 Third place
 
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 10
 
20 April
 
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 14
 
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 10
 
 
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 8
 

Fifth place bracket

 
5–8th place semifinalsFifth place
 
      
 
19 April
 
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 17
 
20 April
 
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 26
 
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 10 (3)
 
19 April
 
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia (PSO)10 (4)
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 14
 
 
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 16
 
Seventh place
 
 
20 April
 
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 18
 
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 17

Quarterfinals

18 April 2025
13:30		 Report Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg24–16Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Dong'an Lake Sports Park, Chengdu
Referees:
Yang Peng (CHN), Ash Kaesler (AUS)
Score by quarters:6–5, 7–5, 5–4, 6–2
three players 3Goals Arima 5
18 April 2025
15:15		 Report Greece  Flag of Greece.svg19–14Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Dong'an Lake Sports Park, Chengdu
Referees:
Julien Bourges (FRA), Nóra Debreceni (HUN)
Score by quarters:4–3, 8–6, 4–4, 3–1
V. Plevritou 5Goals Bettini 4
18 April 2025
18:30		 Report Spain  Flag of Spain.svg15–8Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Dong'an Lake Sports Park, Chengdu
Referees:
Ruben Sap (NED), Yuriko Udagawa (JPN)
Score by quarters:2–1, 4–2, 4–3, 5–2
Leitón 4Goals Yan 4
18 April 2025
20:15		 Report Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg10–14Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary Dong'an Lake Sports Park, Chengdu
Referees:
Jennifer McCall (USA), Alessandro Severo (ITA)
Score by quarters:2–1, 2–4, 3–5, 3–4
A. Andrews 3Goals Vályi 4

5–8th place semifinals

19 April 2025
14:00		 Report Japan  Flag of Japan.svg17–26Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Dong'an Lake Sports Park, Chengdu
Referees:
Georgios Kravaritis (GRE), Ruben Sap (NED)
Score by quarters: 4–5, 3–8, 3–4, 7–9
Arima 4Goals Giustini 8
19 April 2025
15:45		 Report China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg14–16Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Dong'an Lake Sports Park, Chengdu
Referees:
Marta Cabañas (ESP), Nóra Debreceni (HUN)
Score by quarters: 3–5, 6–3, 4–8, 1–0
Nong 5Goals Jackovich 6

Semifinals

19 April 2025
18:30		 Report Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg13–15Flag of Greece.svg  Greece Dong'an Lake Sports Park, Chengdu
Referees:
Alessandro Severo (ITA), Jennifer McCall (USA)
Score by quarters:5–3, 4–3, 2–5, 2–4
Joustra 3Goals Tricha 4
19 April 2025
20:15		 Report Spain  Flag of Spain.svg8–10Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary Dong'an Lake Sports Park, Chengdu
Referees:
Julien Bourges (FRA), Ash Kaesler (AUS)
Score by quarters: 1–3, 5–3, 2–2, 0–2
four players 2Goals Faragó 5

Seventh place game

20 April 2025
10:00		 Report Japan  Flag of Japan.svg18–17Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Dong'an Lake Sports Park, Chengdu
Referees:
Jennifer McCall (USA), Ash Kaesler (AUS)
Score by quarters: 3–6, 4–5, 5–5, 6–1
Arima 4Goals Yan J. 4

Fifth place game

20 April 2025
11:45		 Report Italy  Flag of Italy.svg10–10Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Dong'an Lake Sports Park, Chengdu
Referees:
Yuriko Udagawa (JPN), Yang Pang (CHN)
Score by quarters: 3–5, 2–0, 3–2, 2–3  PSO: 3–4
Bettini 5Goals A. Andrews 4

Third place game

20 April 2025
14:30		 Report Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg10–8Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Dong'an Lake Sports Park, Chengdu
Referees:
Georgios Kravaritis (GRE), Nóra Debreceni (HUN)
Score by quarters: 3–3, 3–1, 2–0, 2–4
three players 2Goals Ruiz 2

Final

20 April 2025
16:15		 Report Greece  Flag of Greece.svg13–9Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary Dong'an Lake Sports Park, Chengdu
Referees:
Alessandro Severo (ITA), Marta Cabañas (ESP)
Score by quarters:5–4, 1–0, 6–3, 1–2
three players 3Goals Garda 2

Final standings

Rank [1] Team
Gold medal icon.svg Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
Silver medal icon.svg Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Bronze medal icon.svg Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
4Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
5Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
6Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
7Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
8Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China

See also

References

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