Men's National Water Polo Team Rises to Second in World Rankings After Sydney Gold

The Greek men's national water polo team has achieved a significant milestone, ascending to second place in the World Aquatics rankings following their gold medal victory at the Sydney World Cup. This achievement underscores the team's consistent presence among the global elite.

Under the guidance of coach Theodoros Vlachos, the team secured the top spot by defeating Hungary in the final. They now boast 1,829.95 points, moving up two positions and overtaking Spain. The gap between Greece and the leading Hungary is now a mere 7.8 points, highlighting the close competition at the top.

This second-place ranking confirms Greece's established position in the world's top water polo nations. In the last four major competitions, the national team has secured medals in each: a silver at the 2025 World Cup, bronze medals at the Singapore World Championships and the Belgrade European Championships, and now their historic first gold medal in a major event in Sydney.

In contrast, the Greek women's national team experienced a setback, dropping one spot to fifth place with 1,462.73 points. Their absence from the World Cup Super Final contributed to this decline. Spain continues to lead the women's rankings, followed by the United States, the Netherlands, and Hungary.