Spain-USA, high-voltage debut in the Women's World Cup in Greek waters
Spain debuts this Tuesday against the United States (14:00h) in Division 1 of the Women's Water Polo World Cup in Alexandroupolis (Greece). And it does so against the team that has been the one to beat in recent years and that handed over the last Olympic crown to us in Paris 2024 after three consecutive golds in the Games. A frenetic match for the enjoyment of all fans.
This competition has three main attractions: 1- The return of the current Olympic champions to the big competition; 2- The new era of Jordi Valls as the Spanish women's national team coach; 3- And the fight for one of the six spots in the World Cup Super Final.
Eight Olympians will be in action, such as Martina Terré, Bea Ortiz, Paula Leitón, Elena Ruiz, Nona Pérez, Isa Piralkova, Paula Crespí, and Paula Camus, along with eight new faces, including Mireia Guiral, Elia Jiménez, Daniela Moreno, Alba Muñoz, Carlota Peñalver, Paula Prats, and Ariadna Ruiz.
Spain, in Group A along with the United States, Hungary, and host Greece
Spain is placed in Group A along with the United States (Tuesday, 14:00h), Greece (Wednesday, 18:00h), and Hungary (Thursday, 14:00h). Meanwhile, in Group B, the teams are Netherlands, Australia, Israel, and Italy. The top six in the tournament in Alexandroupolis will qualify for the Super Final, along with the two countries already qualified from Division 2, which in this case are China and Japan.
Rodrigo Gil-Sabio (RFEN Aquatics Communication). Photo: A Spain vs. USA women's water polo match / (c) Deepbluemedia-Rfen
