1926 Men's European Water Polo Championship

The 1926 Men's European Water Polo Championship was the 1st edition of the event,[1] organised by the Europe's governing body in aquatics, the Ligue Européenne de Natation. The event took place between 18 and 22 August in Budapest, Hungary as an integrated part of the 1926 European Aquatics Championships.

1926 Men's European Water Polo Championship
Tournament details
Host country Hungary
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Dates18–22 August
Teams4 (from 1 confederation)
Final positions
Champions Hungary (1st title)
Runner-up Sweden
Third place Germany
Fourth place Belgium
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored44 (7.33 per match)

Teams

Main round

TeamGWDLGFGADiffPoints
1.  Hungary[2]3300163+136
2.  Sweden3111101003
3.  Germany31021117−62
4.  Belgium3012714−71
  • First round

18 August 1926Hungary  8–1  Germany


  • Second round

19 August 1926Germany  6–4  Belgium


  • Third round

20 August 1926Hungary  5–0  Belgium

20 August 1926Sweden  5–4  Germany


  • Fourth round

21 August 1926Belgium  3–3  Sweden


  • Fifth round

22 August 1926Hungary  3–2  Sweden


Final ranking

References