Who plays in the 2026 Wild League final?

The final features FUN H2O Mlini and Porporela.

When and where is the Wild League finale held?

The final day is on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Porto. The third-place match starts at 4:00 PM, and the final at 5:45 PM.

What historic achievement is FUN H2O Mlini chasing?

FUN H2O Mlini is chasing a third consecutive and fifth overall championship title, which no one has accomplished before.

What were the results of the semifinal matches?

FUN H2O Mlini defeated Plaža Bellevue 9:7, while Porporela beat Elita 9:4.

Water Polo

Wild League: FUN H2O Mlini and Porporela Battle for Gold

V.P. · Prije 4h | 3 min

The final day of the prestigious water polo tournament is scheduled for Monday in Porto, with FUN H2O Mlini chasing a historic third consecutive title.

Summary

FUN H2O Mlini and Porporela advanced to the Wild League final with semifinal victories.
FUN H2O Mlini is chasing a third consecutive and record-breaking fifth overall title.
The final day takes place on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Porto; the bronze match is at 4:00 PM and the final at 5:45 PM.

The semifinal day of the Wild League at Porporela brought thrilling matches and confirmed old rivals in the fight for the top prize. FUN H2O Mlini and Porporela secured their spots in the final, while Elita and Plaža Bellevue will face off for third place. The tournament's finale will take place on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Porto.

In the first semifinal, FUN H2O Mlini defeated Plaža Bellevue 9:7. The Orange team opened the match furiously, winning the first quarter 2:1 and the second 2:0, building a significant lead. Although Plaža Bellevue showed character in the second half, particularly in the final quarter which they won 4:2, the deficit was too large for a full comeback. Toni Paskojević led the winners with three goals, while Luka Jovanović added two. For the losing side, Luka Kirigin was the most effective with three goals. The match was officiated by Nenad Periš.

Porporela Dominates to Reach Final

In the second semifinal, Porporela outplayed Elita with a convincing 9:4. After an initial balance in the first two quarters (1:2, 1:0), Porporela broke the opponent's resistance in the third quarter with a 3:0 run, taking full control of the match. Mavro Farčić and Mario Sušić each scored three goals for their teams, but Farčić's Porporela had much greater attacking depth. Boris Ivaniš and Marko Bautović added two goals each for the winning side.

With this placement, FUN H2O Mlini secured their tenth medal in the tournament's history and their ninth appearance in the final. On the other hand, Porporela earned their sixteenth medal and will play for the championship title for the eighth time. Their last triumph came in 2023.

Chasing History in Porto

The final day in Porto kicks off at 4:00 PM with the third-place match between Elita and Plaža Bellevue. The grand final is scheduled for 5:45 PM, where FUN H2O Mlini has the chance to make history. If they win, they will claim a third consecutive title-something no one has ever achieved-and a fifth overall, making them the absolute record holders of the Wild League. Porporela, on the other hand, will seek to equal the Orange team's number of titles.

The semifinal day was also marked by changeable weather at Porporela, with sun and rain alternating, but that did not diminish the great atmosphere that accompanied all the contenders in the battle for a place in the final.