1975_FINA_Men's_World_Water_Polo_Championship
The 1975 Men's World Water Polo Championship was the second edition of the men's water polo tournament at the World Aquatics Championships, organised by the world governing body in aquatics, the FINA. The tournament was held from 19 to 26 July 1975, and was incorporated into the 1975 World Aquatics Championships in Cali, Colombia.[1]
Quick Facts Tournament details, Venue(s) ...
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Venue(s) |  Colombia (in Cali host cities) |
| Dates | 19 – 26 July |
| Teams | 16 (from 4 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Soviet Union (1st title) |
| Runner-up |  Hungary |
| Third place |  Italy |
| Fourth place |  Cuba |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 64 |
| Goals scored | 661 (10.33 per match) |
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It was the second edition of the event.[2]
For the complete team rosters, see Water polo at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships – Men's team rosters.
More information Americas, Asia ...
| Americas | Asia | Europe | Oceania |
|---|---|---|---|
 Canada Colombia Cuba Mexico United States |
 Iran |
 Bulgaria Hungary Italy Netherlands Romania Soviet Union Spain West Germany Yugoslavia |
 Australia |
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Groups formed
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| Qualified for places 1–8, separated in 2 round robin groups of 4 teams each. (Group E and F) | |
| Qualified for places 9–16, separated in 2 round robin groups of 4 teams each. (Group G and H) | |
Group A
More information Team, Points ...
| Team | Points | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | Diff | |
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| 1. | West Germany |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 8 | +5 |
| 2. | Cuba |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 14 | +3 |
| 3. | Yugoslavia |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 12 | +3 |
| 4. |  Bulgaria |
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 20 | –11 |
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- 19 July 1975
| Yugoslavia |
8 – 3 | Bulgaria |
| Cuba |
5 – 4 | West Germany |
- 20 July 1975
| Yugoslavia |
7 – 4 | Cuba |
| West Germany |
4 – 3 | Bulgaria |
- 21 July 1975
| Cuba |
8 – 3 | Bulgaria |
| West Germany |
5 – 0 | Yugoslavia [disqualified] |
Group B
More information Team, Points ...
| Team | Points | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | Diff | |
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| 1. | Hungary |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 15 | +13 |
| 2. |  Romania |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 18 | +12 |
| 3. | Australia |
2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 21 | –5 |
| 4. | Colombia |
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 29 | –20 |
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- 19 July 1975
| Hungary |
8 – 7 | Romania |
| Australia |
6 – 1 | Colombia |
- 20 July 1975
| Romania |
14 – 5 | Colombia |
| Hungary |
11 – 5 | Australia |
- 21 July 1975
| Romania |
9 – 5 | Australia |
| Hungary |
9 – 3 | Colombia |
Group C
More information Team, Points ...
| Team | Points | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | Diff | |
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| 1. | Soviet Union |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 10 | +14 |
| 2. | United States |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 9 | +13 |
| 3. |  Spain |
3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 13 | +7 |
| 4. | Iran |
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 39 | –34 |
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- 19 July 1975
| Spain |
12 – 2 | Iran |
| Soviet Union |
4 – 4 | United States |
- 20 July 1975
| United States |
4 – 4 | Spain |
| Soviet Union |
13 – 2 | Iran |
- 21 July 1975
| Soviet Union |
7 – 4 | Spain |
| United States |
14 – 1 | Iran |
Group D
More information Team, Points ...
| Team | Points | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | Diff | |
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| 1. | Italy |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 12 | +4 |
| 2. | Netherlands |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 10 | +7 |
| 3. | Mexico |
2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 15 | –3 |
| 4. | Canada |
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 20 | –8 |
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- 19 July 1975
| Netherlands |
9 – 4 | Canada |
| Italy |
6 – 5 | Mexico |
- 20 July 1975
| Italy |
6 – 4 | Canada |
| Netherlands |
5 – 2 | Mexico |
- 21 July 1975
| Mexico |
5 – 4 | Canada |
| Italy |
4 – 3 | Netherlands |
| Qualified for places 1–4 in a round robin group. (Group L) | |
| Will play for places 5–8 in a round robin group. (Group I) | |
| Will play for places 9–12 in a round robin group. (Group J) | |
| Will play for places 13–16 in a round robin group (Group K) | |
Group E
More information Team, Points ...
| Team | Points | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | Diff | |
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| 1. | Hungary |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 18 | +5 |
| 2. | Cuba |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 12 | +1 |
| 3. | West Germany |
2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 16 | –1 |
| 4. | Romania |
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 16 | –5 |
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Preliminary round results apply.
- 22 July 1975
| Hungary |
8 – 6 | Cuba |
- 23 July 1975
| Cuba |
4 – 2 | Romania |
| Hungary |
9 – 7 | West Germany |
- 24 July 1975
| West Germany |
4 – 2 | Romania |
Group F
More information Team, Points ...
| Team | Points | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | Diff | |
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| 1. | Soviet Union |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 8 | +3 |
| 2. | Italy |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 10 | +6 |
| 3. | United States |
3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 16 | –4 |
| 4. | Netherlands |
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | –5 |
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Preliminary round results apply.
- 22 July 1975
| Soviet Union |
3 – 2 | Italy |
| United States |
4 – 2 | Netherlands |
- 23 July 1975
| Soviet Union |
4 – 2 | Netherlands |
| Italy |
10 – 4 | United States |
Group G
More information Team, Points ...
| Team | Points | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | Diff | |
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| 1. | Australia |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 7 | +8 |
| 2. | Bulgaria |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 14 | +7 |
| 3. | Yugoslavia |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 8 | +3 |
| 4. | Colombia |
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 | –18 |
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Preliminary round results apply.
- 22 July 1975
| Bulgaria |
6 – 4 | Australia |
- 23 July 1975
| Bulgaria |
12 – 2 | Colombia |
| Australia |
5 – 0 | Yugoslavia [forfeit] |
- 24 July 1975
| Yugoslavia |
3 – 0 | Colombia |
Group H
More information Team, Points ...
| Team | Points | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | Diff | |
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| 1. | Spain |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 12 | +16 |
| 2. | Mexico |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 14 | +3 |
| 3. | Canada |
2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 18 | –3 |
| 4. | Iran |
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 26 | –17 |
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Preliminary round results apply.
- 22 July 1975
| Spain |
7 – 5 | Mexico |
| Canada |
6 – 4 | Iran |
- 23 July 1975
| Spain |
9 – 5 | Canada |
| Mexico |
7 – 3 | Iran |
13th – 16th places (Group K)
More information Team, Points ...
| Team | Points | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | Diff | |
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| 13. | Yugoslavia |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 12 | +15 |
| 14. | Canada |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 15 | +9 |
| 15. | Iran |
2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 24 | –13 |
| 16. | Colombia |
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 21 | –11 |
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- 25 July 1975
| Yugoslavia |
13 – 2 | Iran |
| Canada |
10 – 3 | Colombia |
- 26 July 1975
| Yugoslavia |
6 – 3 | Colombia |
| Canada |
7 – 4 | Iran |
- 27 July 1975
| Yugoslavia |
8 – 7 | Canada |
| Iran |
5 – 4 | Colombia |
9th – 12th places (Group J)
More information Team, Points ...
| Team | Points | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | Diff | |
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| 9. | Mexico |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 10 | +5 |
| 10. | Spain |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 15 | +3 |
| 11. | Australia |
2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 12. | Bulgaria |
1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 17 | –8 |
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- 25 July 1975
| Mexico |
4 – 1 | Australia |
| Spain |
5 – 5 | Bulgaria |
- 26 July 1975
| Mexico |
5 – 5 | Spain |
| Australia |
6 – 0 | Bulgaria |
- 27 July 1975
| Mexico |
6 – 4 | Bulgaria |
| Spain |
8 – 5 | Australia |
5th – 8th places (Group I)
More information Team, Points ...
| Team | Points | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | Diff | |
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| 5. | Romania |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 12 | +3 |
| 6. | West Germany |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 17 | +1 |
| 7. | Netherlands |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 11 | +1 |
| 8. | United States |
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 19 | –5 |
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- 25 July 1975
| Romania |
6 – 3 | United States |
| Netherlands |
5 – 3 | West Germany |
- 26 July 1975
| West Germany |
7 – 5 | Romania |
| Netherlands |
5 – 4 | United States |
- 27 July 1975
| Romania |
4 – 2 | Netherlands |
| West Germany |
8 – 7 | United States |
1st - 4th places Final standings (Group L)
More information Team, Points ...
| Team | Points | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | Diff | |
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| 1. | Soviet Union |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 12 | +6 |
| 2. | Hungary |
4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 14 | +3 |
| 3. | Italy |
2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 16 | –2 |
| 4. | Cuba |
1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 18 | –7 |
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- 25 July 1975
| Soviet Union |
8 – 3 | Cuba |
| Hungary |
7 – 5 | Italy |
- 26 July 1975
| Soviet Union |
5 – 5 | Italy |
| Hungary |
6 – 4 | Cuba |
- 27 July 1975
| Soviet Union |
5 – 4 | Hungary |
| Italy |
4 – 4 | Cuba |
More information RANK, TEAM ...
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More information Gold, Silver ...
| Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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| Soviet Union [3] Aleksei Barkalov |
Hungary [3] Endre Molnár |
Italy [3] Alberto Alberani |
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- "HistoFINA – Water polo medalists and statistics" (PDF). fina.org. FINA. September 2019. p. 14. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- Production, bücher de IT and. "Water Polo at the 1975 World Aquatics Championships - Mens Tournament". bücher.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- World Championships 1975, Cali - Water polo Men's Tournament www.fina.org
- Men Water Polo World Championship 1975 Cali www.todor66.com
- Results[dead link]