GBR Senior Mens World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup 2026 Division 2. Malta April 7-13 2026. RESULTS
China v GBR
Great Britain’s senior men started their World Cup Division Two campaign with a 17-8 (2-2, 5-2, 5-2, 5-2) loss to China on Tuesday afternoon 
Tough start for Tim Dunsbee’s squad, who face Neutral Athletes B (Russia) next on Wednesday morning, 9am start UK time.
Goal scorers versus China: Kamz Powell (2), Finlay Nesbitt (2), Charles Kingsmill (1), Rory Nesbitt (1), Rueben Powell (1) and Rory Inman (1).
NAB v GBR
Great Britain’s senior men lost 21-9 (3-0, 4-2, 8-4, 6-3) against Neutral Athletes B in their second group game of the World Cup Division II tournament on Wednesday 🤽♂️ 🇬🇧
James Blenkinship and Rueben Powell led the scoring for Great Britain with three each, while captain Kamz Powell (2) and Charles Kingsmill (1) were also on target.
Despite the loss, plenty of positives to take from the game, including a fine penalty save from goalkeeper Thomas Manley in the first half.
Next up for Tim Dunsbee’s squad is another difficult fixture on Thursday against Montenegro, 3.30pm start UK time.
James Blenkinship and Rueben Powell led the scoring for Great Britain with three each, while captain Kamz Powell (2) and Charles Kingsmill (1) were also on target.
Despite the loss, plenty of positives to take from the game, including a fine penalty save from goalkeeper Thomas Manley in the first half.
Next up for Tim Dunsbee’s squad is another difficult fixture on Thursday against Montenegro, 3.30pm start UK time.
Montenegro v GBR
Great Britain’s senior men finished the World Cup Division II league phase with a 34-4 (5-1, 8-1, 10-0, 11-2) defeat to Montenegro 🇬🇧 🤽♂️
Rueben Powell, Jordan Elliot, Ben Alderson and Joe Mathieson scored the goals, and up next for Great Britain is a clash against Slovenia in the 17th-24th classification knockouts on Friday, 3.30pm UK time.
Rueben Powell, Jordan Elliot, Ben Alderson and Joe Mathieson scored the goals, and up next for Great Britain is a clash against Slovenia in the 17th-24th classification knockouts on Friday, 3.30pm UK time.
Slovenia v GBR
Great Britain pushed Slovenia all the way in their World Cup classification crossover on Friday, but were narrowly defeated 13-10 (0-2, 5-1, 3-2, 5-5) 🇬🇧 🤽♂️
Reuben Powell led the scoring for Great Britain with four goals, while Jordan Elliot (2), Kamz Powell (1), James Blenkinship (1), Charles Kingsmill (1) and Ben Alderson (1) were also on target.
Reuben Powell led the scoring for Great Britain with four goals, while Jordan Elliot (2), Kamz Powell (1), James Blenkinship (1), Charles Kingsmill (1) and Ben Alderson (1) were also on target.
GBR v RSA
Great Britain’s senior men finished their World Cup campaign with a powerful 18-8 (2-2, 5-2, 5-1, 6-3) victory against South Africa 🤽♂️ 🇬🇧
The result sees Great Britain finish 21st in the Division Two tournament in Malta. Goal scorers against South Africa: Kamz Powell (4), Charles Kingsmill (3), Jordan Elliot (3), Joe Mathieson (3), Reuben Powell (2), Cayden Down (1), Rory Inman (1) and James Blenkinship (1). Player of the game – Joe Mathieson.
Great Britain World Cup Squad and tournament goals
• Tom Manley
• Kamz Powell (9)
• Jordan Elliot (6)
• Reuben Powell (11)
• Charles Kingsmill (6)
• Ben Alderson (2)
• Rory Nesbitt (1)
• James Blenkinship (5)
• Elliot McHugh
• Cayden Down (1)
• Finlay Nesbitt (2)
• Rory Inman (2)
• Alastair Cook
• Joe Mathieson (4)
Head Coach – Tim Dunsbee
Assistant Coach – Ian MacCallum
Team Manager – Terri Halstead
Physio – Lisa Sharret
Thanks for all the great support in the stands in Malta and back home 🇬🇧 👏
The result sees Great Britain finish 21st in the Division Two tournament in Malta. Goal scorers against South Africa: Kamz Powell (4), Charles Kingsmill (3), Jordan Elliot (3), Joe Mathieson (3), Reuben Powell (2), Cayden Down (1), Rory Inman (1) and James Blenkinship (1). Player of the game – Joe Mathieson.
Great Britain World Cup Squad and tournament goals
• Tom Manley
• Kamz Powell (9)
• Jordan Elliot (6)
• Reuben Powell (11)
• Charles Kingsmill (6)
• Ben Alderson (2)
• Rory Nesbitt (1)
• James Blenkinship (5)
• Elliot McHugh
• Cayden Down (1)
• Finlay Nesbitt (2)
• Rory Inman (2)
• Alastair Cook
• Joe Mathieson (4)
Head Coach – Tim Dunsbee
Assistant Coach – Ian MacCallum
Team Manager – Terri Halstead
Physio – Lisa Sharret
Thanks for all the great support in the stands in Malta and back home 🇬🇧 👏
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