Waterpolo Cup Rotterdam

The Waterpolo Cup Rotterdam took place in Rotterdam from December 27 until December 29. Watch the full matches back!

Saturday, December 27

Croatia - Türkiye | Saturday December 27 | 18:00

Croatia - Türkiye | Saturday December 27 | 18:00

The Waterpolo Cup Rotterdam opens with a clash between Croatia and Turkey. These two sides last met in official competition at the European Championship, where Croatia recorded a dominant 23–2 victory. Croatia enter the tournament as one of the world’s elite teams, while Turkey will be looking to challenge the favourites and make an early statement.

Netherlands - Hungary | Saturday December 27 | 20:00

Netherlands - Hungary | Saturday December 27 | 20:00

The hosts face one of the most successful nations in water polo history. In their most recent senior encounter, Hungary defeated the Netherlands 21–11, underlining their offensive power and experience at the highest level. Playing at home, the Dutch will be eager to close the gap and put pressure on the Hungarian defence.

Sunday, December 28 

Hungary - Türkiye | Sunday December 28 | 18:00

Hungary - Türkiye | Sunday December 28 | 18:00

Hungary take on Turkey in the second day of competition. The last time these teams met at a major tournament, Hungary secured a convincing 19–5 win. Hungary will aim to control the match with their structured play, while Turkey look to improve on previous encounters and gain valuable experience against top opposition.

Netherlands - Croatia | Sunday December 28 | 20:00

Netherlands - Croatia | Sunday December 28 | 20:00

A challenging evening fixture for the hosts as they face Croatia. The most recent meeting between these teams ended in a Croatian victory, reflecting their long-standing strength on the international stage. The Netherlands will rely on home support and intensity to test one of the tournament favourites.

Monday, December 29

Hungary - Croatia | Monday December 29 | 18:00

Hungary - Croatia | Monday December 29 | 18:00

One of the highlights of the tournament as two traditional powerhouses meet. In their latest head-to-head at a major championship, Hungary defeated Croatia 18–12. Both teams are known for their tactical discipline and physical play, promising a high-quality and competitive match.

Netherlands - Türkiye | Monday December 29 | 20:00

Netherlands - Türkiye | Monday December 29 | 20:00

The final match of the Waterpolo Cup Rotterdam features the Netherlands against Turkey. In their most recent international meeting, the Netherlands came out on top. The Dutch will look to finish the tournament strongly in front of their home crowd, while Turkey aim to end the event with a positive result.