US Wins Another Women’s Water Polo World Title, Beating Hungary 8–7 for Gold

Players from the United States celebrate their victory over Hungary during the women's water polo final at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, on Feb. 16, 2024. Lee Jin-man/AP Photo

DOHA, Qatar—The United States held off Hungary 8–7 on Friday to capture the women’s water polo title for the fifth time in the last six championships and eighth time overall.

Rachel Fattal scored three goals and goalkeeper Ashleigh Johnson made 10 saves to lead the Americans, who are three-time reigning Olympic champions.