How did Croatia U16 beat Malta at the Water Polo World Championship?

Croatia's U16 team defeated Malta 16-5 in their third match of the World Championship in Zagreb.

Who was the top scorer in the Croatia vs. Malta match?

The top scorer of the match was Ante Domazet, who scored five goals.

When and against whom does Croatia U16 play its next match at the World Championship?

Croatia plays its next match on Thursday, August 7, 2026, against the Netherlands.

How did the Croatian women's water polo team fare at the U20 European Championship?

The Croatian women's team lost to Italy 12-17 in the quarterfinals of the European Championship in Oeiras, Portugal.

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Young Barracudas Rout Malta for Third Win at World Championship

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Croatia U16 team cruises to a 16-5 victory, with Ante Domazet shining with five goals. A clash with the Netherlands follows on Thursday.

Summary

Croatia's U16 water polo team beat Malta 16-5 at the World Championship in Zagreb.
Ante Domazet was the top scorer with five goals, and Croatia secured its third consecutive win.
The next opponent for Bruno Sabioni's side is the Netherlands on Thursday.
Croatia's women's under-20 team lost 12-17 to Italy in the European Championship quarterfinals.

Croatia's under-16 water polo team continued its impressive run at the World Championship in Zagreb. In their third appearance at the tournament, the side led by head coach Bruno Sabioni easily defeated Malta 16-5.

With this victory, secured on August 6, 2026, the young 'Barracudas' recorded their third consecutive win at the competition, confirming their status as one of the tournament's favorites. After already beating Georgia and Australia in previous matches, Croatia once again demonstrated its strength.

Domazet unstoppable in front of Malta's goal

The hero of the match was Ante Domazet, who found the back of Malta's net five times. His performance was key to such a high-scoring win and a testament to his excellent form as the tournament progresses.

The next challenge for Sabioni's squad comes on Thursday, when they will face the Netherlands in the pool at the Zagreb World Championship.

Women's team suffers defeat in Portugal

On the same day, August 6, 2026, the Croatian women's water polo team had no reason to celebrate. In the quarterfinals of the European Under-20 Championship in Oeiras, Portugal, they were defeated by their Italian counterparts 12-17. Despite a fighting performance, the young Croatian women failed to upset the favored Italians and were stopped in their bid for a semifinal spot.