World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup

The World Aquatics Men's Water Polo World Cup is an international water polo competition contested by men's national water polo teams that are members of the World Aquatics, the aquatic sports' global governing body. It was established in 1979, initially taking place on odd years. Since 2002 it is held every four years, in the even-year between Olympics.

Format change

From 2023 on, the tournament replacing the FINA Water Polo World League and changed format.

Participation details

;Legend

– Champions
– Runners-up
– Third place
– Fourth place
– Disqualified
– Hosts
= – More than one team tied for that rank
Q – Qualified for forthcoming tournament^† – ''Defunct team''