Russia and Ukraine Face Off for Seventh Place at Water Polo World Cup
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- •Ukraine did not appear for the scheduled water polo match against Russia on April 13, 2026.
- •The match was set to determine the seventh-place winner at the 2026 Water Polo World Cup.
- •Russian water polo players were awarded a win by default due to Ukraine's no-show.
- •Ukraine's decision to boycott the match puts their continued participation in the tournament at risk.
- •The boycott follows Ukraine's earlier announcement to avoid competing against Russia in this event.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the tournament organizers disqualify Ukraine for the no-show Ukraine will be removed from the 2026 World Cup standings, affecting their international water polo ranking and future tournament invitations.
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RURBC (RU)Украинским ватерполистам присудили поражение за неявку на игру с РоссиейRURBC (RU)Российские ватерполисты сыграют с украинцами за седьмое место Кубка мираRUInterfax (RU)Ватерполисты сборной России сыграют с Украиной на Кубке мираREGIONALUkrainska Pravda (EN)Ukraine to boycott Russia water polo match, risks disqualification