The Netherlands were involved in a second successive thriller in Madeira, battling back from 1-5 down to draw with Spain – a result that was enough to send them through to the semi-finals, despite losing the ensuing shootout.
Match previews, Day 7 – Sunday 1 February(Local times shown) Group Stage II(9th-16th place) Group G 9:00 Slovakia v Türkiye • The Slovaks are chasing their first points here, and a win would lift them in the group to play for the 13th place.
Title-holders Netherlands edged a fierce, defensive, low-scoring battle against Hungary on Saturday as the 1st-8th Group Stage II games got under way in Funchal. Dutch keeper Laura Aarts was the hero...
Match previews, Day 6 – Saturday 31 January(Local times shown) Group Stage II(1st-8th place) Group E 13:00 Greece v Italy • The first big match of the day will offer another chapter in one of the longest-running rivalries, between the two Mediterranean powerhouses.
The battle for a place in the top 10 at the European Championships heated up on Friday, with Türkiye earning their first victory in Funchal after a thrilling shootout win against Germany. It was the first game of the tournament to end in a tie...
European Aquatics is pleased to announce a new strategic agreement with Wiz-Team, which has been appointed as the federation’s Official Event Management and Accreditation Platform Provider. This partnership...
European Aquatics is pleased to announce that Apostolos Tsagkarakis has been appointed as Sport Director, a new position, starting with immediate effect. The role of Sport Director, which will oversee all the aquatics’ disciplines including water polo...
The picturesque island of Chios, Greece, is gearing up to host the prestigious 2026 CMAS European Championship Finswimming Indoor Juniors. From June 6th to June 12th, 2026, the brightest young talents...
Match previews, Day 5 – Friday 30 January(Local times shown) Group Stage II(9th-16th place) Group G 13:00 Germany v Türkiye • The young Germans, with renowned maestro Karsten Seehafer in charge, who led Waspo Hannover’s men’s side to Champions League Final Eights in the past...
All the medal favourites – Greece, Hungary, Spain, Italy and Netherlands – showcased their attacking strength on the final day of Group Stage I, with each of them firing in 22 or more goals. With their next phase of the competition beginning on Saturday...
Romania’s Constantin Popovici has been crowned the men’s high diving winner at the 2025 European Aquatics Athlete of the Year Awards, following a public vote that recognised his sustained excellence across one of the most demanding and highly competitive seasons in recent memory.
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.
