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The upcoming water polo World Cup clash between Spain and Australia on July 23, 2026, promises an intriguing matchup at a home venue for Spain. Known for their aggressive and strategic playing style, Spain has historically excelled in major tournaments. Their depth in skilled players allows for dynamic ball movement and robust defensive formations, which will be crucial in countering Australia’s strengths.
While Spain enters the match with a clean record, Australia is also yet to find their rhythm, similarly boasting zero wins in recent fixtures. The Australian squad often relies on physicality and fast-paced transitions to set up scoring opportunities, but they may face challenges against the cohesive and disciplined gameplay Spain is likely to showcase.
The bookmakers favor Spain significantly, offering odds of 1.14 for a home win compared to Australia’s 10.38. The predicted final score of 14:8 reflects this expectation, hinting at a potentially dominant performance by the Spanish team. However, any match can unfold unpredictably, making it essential to remain open to all possibilities as these two teams take the pool, where skill, strategy, and teamwork will ultimately determine the outcome.
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| Spain 80.3% |
Draw 8.1% |
Australia 11.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 14:9
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.14 | 11.59 | 8.32 | |
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1.13 | 14.6 | 9.7 | |
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1.23 | 7.5 | 5.9 | |
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1.12 | 12 | 8 |
Latest Results
| 12.04.26 Spain water polo – Greece water polo – 13:15 penalties 11.04.26 Italy water polo – Spain water polo – 12:16 09.04.26 Hungary water polo – Spain water polo – 14:15 penalties 08.04.26 Spain water polo – USA water polo – 15:8 07.04.26 Spain water polo – Croatia water polo – 14:10 |
13.04.26 Romania water polo – Australia water polo – 14:16 penalties 12.04.26 Ukraine water polo – Australia water polo – 15:21 11.04.26 Australia water polo – Germany water polo – 11:6 10.04.26 Australia water polo – Slovakia water polo – 18:9 09.04.26 Australia water polo – Singapore water polo – 27:6 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 14.07.25 Australia water polo – Spain water polo – 7:10 28.07.24 Australia water polo – Spain water polo – 5:9 09.02.24 Australia water polo – Spain water polo – 9:15 13.03.23 Australia water polo – Spain water polo – 8:18 22.07.22 Australia water polo – Spain water polo – 10:13 |
Standings
Draw
Qualification
1/8-finals
| 1 | Neutral Athletes B | Brazil | 16 : 10 |
| 2 | France | Portugal | 23 : 9 |
| 3 | Montenegro | Malta | 23 : 6 |
| 4 | Romania | Argentina | 21 : 11 |
| 5 | Canada | Ukraine | 13 : 17 |
| 6 | Turkey | Georgia | 12 : 19 |
| 7 | Australia | Slovakia | 18 : 9 |
| 8 | Germany | China | 14 : 8 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Neutral Athletes B | France | 13 : 14 |
| 2 | Montenegro | Romania | 14 : 8 |
| 3 | Ukraine | Georgia | 9 : 20 |
| 4 | Australia | Germany | 11 : 14 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | France | Montenegro | 11 : 15 |
| 2 | Georgia | Germany | 19 : 13 |
Final
| 1 | Montenegro | Georgia | 19 : 17 |
3rd place
| 2 | France | Germany | 6 : 8 |
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