World Aquatics has published the Water Polo Results Report from the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025, completing the sixth and final instalment in its comprehensive sport-by-sport analytical series from the Championships.
The Water Polo Results Report delivers an in-depth statistical and performance-based review of both the women’s and men’s tournaments, examining match outcomes, tactical trends, and individual contributions across the world’s premier aquatic team sport.
This latest publication follows the release of analytical reports across all aquatic sports contested in Singapore and forms part of World Aquatics’ broader commitment to evidence-based technical evaluation, historical benchmarking, and meaningful fan engagement.
Tournament Outcomes and Competitive Balance
Across both competitions, a total of 2,578 goals were scored, with identical overall scoring efficiency recorded in the women’s and men’s tournaments (0.84 goals per possession), underscoring the consistently high conversion rates seen throughout the Championships.
In the women’s competition, Greece claimed the world title, finishing ahead of Hungary and Spain.
In the men’s tournament saw Spain emerge as champions, followed closely by Hungary and Greece on the podium.
The final rankings contributed directly to shifts in the current elite Men's and Women's World Rankings, particularly at the top end of both competitions, reinforcing the Championships’ importance within the international calendar.
Individual Excellence and Tactical Trends
Beyond final standings, the report examines individual performance across attacking output, defensive impact, and goalkeeping efficiency. Greece’s Foteini Tricha led all women’s players with 25 goals, accounting for 20% of her team’s total scoring output, while Canada’s Reuel D’Souza topped the men’s scoring charts with 26 goals across the tournament.
The analysis also highlights evolving tactical patterns, including shot distribution, possession efficiency, and quarter-by-quarter scoring trends. The men’s competition recorded its highest scoring in the fourth quarters, averaging more than seven goals per final period, reflecting the increasing importance of late-game execution at the elite level.
Data-Driven Insight for the Sport’s Future
As with the other Singapore 2025 reports, the Water Polo Results Report serves a dual purpose: offering fans a deeper understanding of how the Championships unfolded while supporting World Aquatics’ technical committees with robust, comparative performance data. Team efficiency metrics, expected goals modelling, and goalkeeper performance indicators provide a valuable reference point for future competitions and long-term development planning
The full Water Polo Results Report from the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 is now available. The complete Singapore 2025 sport-by-sport report collection can be accessed HERE.