Malta’s men’s water polo national team has officially been named for the European Aquatics Water Polo Championships 2026, following the selection of the final squad by Head Coach Milan Ćirović, assisted by Jonathan Valletta.

The championships will be held in Belgrade, Serbia, between 10 and 25 January 2026, with Malta set to compete against Europe’s elite in one of the sport’s most demanding international tournaments.

Selected Squad

The players selected to represent Malta are:

Jake Bonavia
Benji Cachia
Stevie Camilleri
Jayden Cutajar
Alec Fenech
Liam Galea
Nicky Grixti
Jake Muscat
Ivan Nagaev
Ben Plumpton
Elijah Schembri
Jake Tanti
Darren Zammit
Matthew Zammit
Nikolai Zammit

The squad blends international experience with emerging talent, reflecting Malta’s continued investment in long-term development while maintaining competitiveness at the highest level.

Preparation Programme in Slovenia

As part of their final preparations, the Maltese squad will depart for Maribor, Slovenia, where they will undertake an intensive training programme between 5 and 9 January 2026. During this period, the team will train alongside the Slovenian national team, providing valuable high-level preparation ahead of the championship.

This training camp is expected to sharpen tactical execution, physical conditioning and match readiness, offering Malta the opportunity to test themselves against strong international opposition before the competition begins.

With preparations now entering their final phase, the focus shifts firmly to Belgrade, where Malta will look to build on recent progress and represent the nation with pride on the European stage.