Greece to face Italy in World Cup water polo semi-final

The Greek men's national water polo team has secured its spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup Super Final, setting its sights on a crucial match against Italy. This encounter marks the fourth time the two nations will compete against each other in 2026, highlighting a significant rivalry in the sport.

The "Galanolefki" (Sky Blue and White), as the Greek team is known, aims for a victory that will propel them into the tournament's grand final, a feat they last achieved in 2025. The path to the final involves overcoming a strong Italian side in a high-stakes semi-final.

Greece earned their semi-final berth by narrowly defeating Montenegro 14-13 in their quarter-final match. Italy secured their place by convincingly beating Georgia 18-12. The other semi-final will feature the winners of matches between Spain and Australia, and Hungary and Croatia.

The semi-final clash between Greece and Italy is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, at 13:15. This match will follow the first semi-final, which is set to begin at 11:30. The outcome of these games will determine the finalists competing for the World Cup title.