The Croatia men's national water polo team has played since Croatia's independence in 1991 and is controlled by the Croatian Water Polo Federation.
Croatia is current European champion from Zagreb 2010 (defeating Italy in final 7-3) and 2011 World championships bronze medalist. In 2007 Croatia was world champion, defeating Hungary in final (9-8 after over time). Croatia also won bronze medal in 2009 World championships and two European silver medals in 1999 and 2003. Croatia has played in five Olympic tournaments and the greatest results are silver in 1996 and gold in 2012.
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