Australia loses to Hungary in Water Polo World Cup semi‑final

Australia's men's water polo team, the Aussie Sharks, were narrowly beaten 12‑13 by world‑ranked Hungary in the World Cup semi‑final at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. The match, played before a packed home crowd, saw goalkeeper Laurence Barker make nine saves and forward Nic Constantin‑Bicari score three goals. Coach Tim Hamill said the team would need time to process the loss before preparing for Thursday’s bronze‑medal match. The Sharks expressed gratitude for the support of the fans, describing the atmosphere as a “15th player” and pledging to fight for a medal despite the disappointment of the semi‑final defeat.