The path to glory at the 2025 World Aquatics Men’s U20 Water Polo Championships is officially underway, as the draw for the group stage has been completed. Twenty national teams, featuring over 300 of the world’s most promising young water polo talents, will gather for this prestigious biennial event.
Defending champions and 2023 recap
Hungary enters the tournament as reigning champions after a commanding 12-7 victory over previous titleholders Serbia in the 2023 final. That win added another jewel to Hungary’s glittering youth water polo crown. In a historic moment for American water polo, the United States secured their first U20 World Championship medal in 2023, defeating Greece 11-6 in the bronze medal match.
As anticipation builds for the 2025 edition, hosted in [location TBA], all eyes turn to a new generation of stars aiming to make their mark on the international stage.
Group draw results – U20 Men’s Championships 2025
Group A
United States
Hungary
Croatia
Montenegro
Group B
Greece
Serbia
Italy
Spain
Group C
Brazil
Germany
South Africa
Group D
Kazakhstan
Islamic Republic of Iran
New Zealand
Group E
Colombia
Argentina
Australia
Group F
Canada
China
Singapore