TEHRAN – Iran defeated Ukraine 16-14 in Group A of the Men's Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2 on Wednesday.

Team Melli, who had defeated South Africa 21-4  earlier in the day, advanced to the quarterfinals.

The Group Phase consists of four groups of three.

Two teams from Division 2 will qualify for the men's and women's Water Polo World Cup 2025—Super Final, joining the six men’s and women’s teams that will be eligible through the Division 1 Tournaments. 

The FINA 2025 World Aquatics Championships will take place in Singapore from 11 July through 3 Aug. 2025.

The Water Polo World Cup 2025 Division 2 is being held in Istanbul, Turkey from December 18 to 21.