January 2026 newsResult
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Serbia defeats Hungary for the European water polo crown
A 10-7 win in a sold-out Belgrade Arena gave Serbia a sixth European title as a sovereign nation.
10–25 Jan Europe Belgrade, Serbia
Serbia beat Hungary 10-7 in the men's European Championship final before a home crowd in Belgrade Arena. The hosts controlled the decisive phases and completed a tournament in which they had also beaten Hungary earlier in the competition.
Greece claimed bronze with a 12-5 victory over Italy, earning its first European medal. The podium therefore combined Serbia's established continental record, Hungary's long-standing elite status and a new milestone for Greece.
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