World Aquatics Championships 2022: Spain Set Up Italian Date In Men’s Water Polo – In Pics

Italy held their nerves till the end to edge past Greece 11-10 in the semifinals of the men’s water polo event at the World Aquatics Championships 2022. On the other hand, Spain thrashed Croatia 10-5 en route to the summit clash. Among women, United States will face hosts Hungary in the final. United States defeated Italy 14-6 while Hungary pipped Netherlands 13-12 in the semifinals.

Updated: 02 Jul 2022 6:48 pm

World Aquatics Championships 2022 | Photo: AP/Anna Szilagyi

Italy team celebrates their victory after the Men's water polo semifinal match between Italy and Greece at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Konstantinos Genidounias of Greece reacts after scored a goal during the Men's water polo semifinal match between Italy and Greece at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Francesco di Fulvio of Italy takes a shot during the Men's water polo semifinal match between Italy and Greece at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Marco del Lungo of Italy in action during the Men's water polo semifinal match between Italy and Greece at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

World Aquatics Championships 2022 | Photo: Szilard Koszticsak/MTI via AP

Marko Zuvela of Croatia celebrates his team's goal during the men's water polo semifinal match of Spain vs Croatia at the 19th FINA World Aquatics Championships in Hajos Alfred National Sports Swimming Pool in Budapest, Hungary.

Alejandro Bustos Sanchez of Spain celebrates his team's goal during the men's water polo semifinal match of Spain vs Croatia at the 19th FINA World Aquatics Championships in Hajos Alfred National Sports Swimming Pool in Budapest, Hungary.

Spain head coach David Martin Lozano, centre, talks to his players during the Men's water polo semifinal match between Spain and Croatia at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Spain players celebrate their victory in the Men's water polo semifinal match between Spain and Croatia at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Jerko Kragic Marinic of Croatia takes a shot during the Men's water polo semifinal match between Spain and Croatia at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.