Netherlands came from 9-6 down to stop United States from winning a water polo medal, the first time since the event made the Olympics.

France would lead by double digits in the third-quarter after a 10-0 run. With 92 seconds left France were a point down.

United States  ? 41 32 China ? 40 41 32 China 🇨🇳 39 32 18 GB 🇬🇧 25 26 23 France 🇫🇷 23 21 33

This does feel like quite an open tournament. Overall I do think Italy and Spain have been the strongest.

France is the reigning Olympic champions and will be buoyed by home support. They’ve also won the 2022 and 2024 Nations League

This is perhaps more in question than any time in recent history as some of the best players in the world are from other countries.

Serbia and Croatia were seeded number one heading into the tournament, but neither won their group

There, they came up against China who had overcome Brazil, winning 3-2 in the shock of the tournament.

Once again, it took an expected route with the United States averaging 104 points in their group stage games.

Russia would lead the semi-final 7-6 at half time but the United States would rebound 15-11.

France continues their good run through the tournament, beating Argentina 3-0 in the semi-final.