"VAN" (Sports Desk - 04.11.2026) :: The draw for the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup 2027 took place this evening in Budapest, revealing the pathway ahead for competing teams to reach the Finals in Athens, where the first qualification spots for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games are up for grabs. In a ceremony led by former Water Polo world champion and five-time Olympian, Felipe Perroni and three-time Olympic swimming champion and World Aquatics’ Athlete Engagement Director, Ranomi Kromowidjojo, the draw also unveiled the 49 teams representing 33 nations that are set to compete across both Women’s and Men’s two-division competitions starting in December. With groups now set and a mouth-watering lineup of opening clashes, anticipation for the Water Polo World Cup 2027 gathers momentum, and the forthcoming edition is set to be another one to remember. The World Cup culminates with the world’s top teams heading to Athens for the Men’s and Women’s World Cup Finals from 24 to 28 February, where the competition reaches its thrilling climax in one of the sport’s most historic cities, and where gold-medal winning teams will become the first teams to fulfil their Olympic ambitions and earn a place at LA28.
On Wed, Nov 4, 2026