Belgrade 2026: Highlights from the men’s European Water Polo Championships
After a hugely successful and entertaining 2026 men’s European Water Polo Championships, here are the most memorable moments from Belgrade, Serbia. • Serbia did it again. The hosts claimed their eighth European title. Even more impressively, they stayed perfect on home soil, winning gold for the third straight time in Belgrade after their triumphs in […]
Belgrade 2026: Race for semi-finals heats up as Greece, Italy and Croatia win big on day eight
Day 8 of the men’s European Water Polo Championships in Belgrade delivered drama and high entertainment, opening with a spectacular 30-goal contest between Italy and Georgia. Italy appeared to have the match under control with a six-goal cushion late in the third quarter, yet Georgia showed great resolve, continuing to pressure their rivals right up […]
Belgrade 2026: European Water Polo Championships Day 6 match previews
Men’s European Water Polo Championships, Belgrade 2026 Match previews, Day 6 – Thursday 15 January (local times shown) Group D 12:45 Türkiye v Slovakia • This match decides the third qualifying spot in this group. Both sides have had back-to-back losses – though each had some fine moments two days ago – the Turks against Romania […]
Belgrade 2026: Hungary, Spain, Montenegro and Serbia all shine ahead of second group stage
Hungary, Montenegro, Spain and Serbia all prevailed on Wednesday as they finished the first group stage in fine form. Hungary demolished Malta to make it three wins from three, Montenegro survived a late surge from France, while Spain eased past the Netherlands, and hosts Serbia outclassed Israel. The heat is set to really turn up […]
Belgrade 2026: Croatia’s world-renowned fitness coach Dr Pero Kuterovac to lead Water Polo Coaches Clinic
One of the world’s leading experts in high-performance sport, Dr Pero Kuterovac – the long-time Strength and Conditioning Coach of the highly successful Croatian men’s water polo national team – will lead a prestigious Water Polo Coaches Clinic in Belgrade, Serbia, on Tuesday 20 January, during the second week of the European Championships. The clinic will […]
Belgrade 2026: European Water Polo Championships Day 5 match previews
Men’s European Water Polo Championships, Belgrade 2026 Match previews, Day 5 – Wednesday 14 January (local times shown) Group A 12:45 Malta v Hungary • Even the unlikeliest outcome, a win for Malta, wouldn’t alter the two sides’ ranking in the group. Hungary have already secured the first place, while Malta cannot move up from 4th. […]
Belgrade 2026: European Water Polo Championships Day 4 match previews
Men’s European Water Polo Championships, Belgrade 2026 Match previews, Day 4 – Tuesday 13 January (local times shown) Group B 12:45 Georgia v Croatia • Georgia couldn’t do much to stop Greece in the first round of games and they face another difficult challenge when they clash with Croatia, who also enjoyed some easy cruising against […]
Belgrade 2026: European Water Polo Championships Day 3 match previews
Men’s European Water Polo Championships, Belgrade 2026 Match previews, Day 3 – Monday 12 January (local times shown) Group A 12:45 Malta v France • Since both sides started with a heavy loss, this match is likely to decide the third qualifying spot in this group. • France are the favourites and history is also on […]
Belgrade 2026: Croatia, Italy, Greece and Romania dominate on second day of European Water Polo Championships
Croatia, Greece, Italy and Romania all produced powerful displays to get their campaigns off to the perfect start on day two of the men’s European Water Polo Championships in Belgrade. Italy started proceedings by sweeping Türkiye aside, before Romania, Croatia and Greece followed suit in similar fashion as they dismantled Slovakia, Slovenia and Georgia respectively. […]
Belgrade 2026: Day 2 match previews
Men’s European Water Polo Championships, Belgrade 2026 Match previews, Day 2 – Sunday 11 January (local times shown) Group B 18.00 Slovenia v Croatia • The Slovenians have had three appearances between 1999 and 2006 when they usually finished either last or one better, then they returned to the big stage in 2022. That time they […]
