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Greece Wins First Men's Water Polo World Cup Gold in Sydney

The Greece men’s national water‑polo team captured its first ever World Cup title, beating Hungary 15‑14 in the final held in Sydney. The victory ended a long‑standing ‘curse’ after five previous final defeats and marked Greece’s inaugural gold medal in a major water‑polo competition. Coach Thodoris Vlahos led the squad, with key contributions from centre‑forward Dimitris Skoumpakis, who scored five goals, and Stelios Argyròpoulos, who netted the decisive goal just 12 seconds before the final whistle. The team also overcame Italy 10‑9 in the semi‑final to reach the championship match. Panagiotis Tzortzakos was named the tournament’s best goalkeeper. The win prompted nationwide celebrations and highlighted a historic milestone for Greek water‑polo.

The triumph was achieved at the Super Final of the 2026 World Cup at the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Sydney, with the Greek side displaying strong defense, effective power‑play, and clutch performances in the closing minutes. The gold medal is hailed as a breakthrough for Greek water‑polo, ending years of near‑misses and securing the sport’s first top‑level international title.

Entities: Dimitris Skoumpakis · Greece men’s national water polo team · Greek Men’s National Water Polo Team · Panagiotis Tzortzakos · Stelios Argyropoulos · Thodoris Vlahos

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  • [● 3 SOURCES] Greece defeated Italy 10‑9 in the World Cup semifinal. (multiple sources)
  • [● 18 SOURCES] Greece men's water polo team won the World Cup final against Hungary with a score of 15‑14 in Sydney. (multiple sources)
  • [● 10 SOURCES] Coach Thodoris Vlahos was the head coach of the Greek team. (multiple sources)
  • [● 16 SOURCES] Stelios Argyròpoulos scored the winning goal 12 seconds before the end of the match. (multiple sources)
  • [● 18 SOURCES] It was the first gold medal for Greece in a major water‑polo competition. (multiple sources)
  • [● 11 SOURCES] The win ended a long‑standing ‘curse’ after five prior final losses. (multiple sources)
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Panagiotis Tzortzakos was named the tournament’s best goalkeeper. (multiple sources)
  • [● 15 SOURCES] Dimitris Skoumpakis scored five goals in the final. (multiple sources)

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