The Greek men's national water polo team achieved a historic milestone on July 26, 2026, by winning its first-ever World Cup gold medal. In a closely contested final match held in Sydney, the Greek squad defeated Hungary with a final score of 15-14.

Leading up to the final, Greece secured their place in the championship match by defeating Italy 10-9 in the semifinals. That match was notable for the defensive performance of goalkeeper Panagiotis Tzortzatos, who recorded 21 saves, and the ejection of Italian player Del Basso for violent conduct, which left Italy a man down for four minutes during the second period. Hungary had reached the final by narrowly overcoming Australia with a score of 13-12.

The final match against Hungary, described as a high-intensity thriller, saw Greece emerge victorious after a series of hard-fought efforts. Key contributors in the final included Dimitris Skoumpakis, who was instrumental in guiding the team to the podium. This victory marks the first time in history that the Greek team has claimed the top spot at the World Cup, following 18 previous medals in major international competitions.