2006 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup

2006 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup

The 13th edition of the FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was held in the Alfréd Hajós Swimming Pool on Margitsziget (Margaret Island) in Budapest, Hungary from June 13 to June 18, 2006. The outcome of the competition was the third victory for Serbia and Montenegro in the World Cup – as Yugoslavia, the team won the 1987 and 1989 editions.

Teams

*Thursday 2005-06-15
*"Olympic champions Hungary and reigning world champion Serbia & Montenegro won their groups after three wins in a row and went straight to the semifinals on Saturday."

Quarter Finals

*Friday 2005-06-16
**First Quarter Final (17:30h)
**Second Semi Final (19:00h)
*Sunday 2005-06-18
**Bronze Medal Match (15:30h)

Top Scorers

Reference

* [http://www.fina.org/events/WP/World_Cup/Men/Budapest_2006/index.php FINA]


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