The 2025 World Aquatics Women's U20 Water Polo Championships was the 16th edition of the biannual water polo world championship for under-20 women's national teams. The tournament was played in Salvador, Brazil, from 10 to 16 August 2025.
The United States won their fifth title, as they defeated Spain in the final, 16–15.
Host selection
On 28 January 2025, Salvador, Brazil was given the hosting rights.
Teams
Africa
Americas
(hosts)
Asia
Europe
Oceania
Venue The venue is the Salvador Aquatic Arena in Salvador. SalvadorSalvador Aquatic ArenaCapacity: 500
Format The 16 teams were divided into two divisions. The top eight teams made Division 1 and the other eight teams Division 2. Both divisions were split into two groups of four teams. In Division 1, the top two teams from each group advanced directly to the quarterfinals, while the third- and fourth-placed teams advanced to the crossover round. In Division 2, the top two teams from each group advanced to the crossover round, while the third- and fourth-placed teams were dropped to the 13th–16th place classification group. Starting with crossovers and continuing through quarterfinals, etc., a knock-out system with consolation playoffs and classification matches was used.
Referees On 21 May 2025, the following referees were announced as officiating the championship.
Region Country Referees Africa Lee-Anne Stewart Americas Mirco Silva Yuri Maciel Bill Mackay Yazmin Medrano Enriquez Tiffany Marie Spiritosanto Asia Siyuan Qu Turiko Udagawa
Region Country Referees Europe Sara Kontek Michail Birakis Nikolett Sajben Giuliana Nicolosi Ayal Oren Gabel Rik Evers İlkin Çakmakoğlu Sergio Jimenez Oceania Nicola Johnson Michael Brooks
Preliminary round All times are local (Brasília time; UTC-3).
Division 1 Group A
Group B
Division 2 Group C
Group D
13th–16th place classification
Knockout stage Brackets Main bracket
5th place bracket
9th place bracket
Crossovers
9th–12th place semifinals
Eleventh place game
Ninth place game
Quarterfinals
5th–8th place semifinals
Seventh place game
Fifth place game
Semifinals
Third place game
Final
Final standings
RankTeam45678910111213141516
References
External links Official website Results Book PDF