Water polo at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships – Men's tournament
The men's water polo tournament at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, organised by the FINA, was held in Budapest, Hungary from 17 to 29 July 2017.
Croatia captured their second title by defeating host Hungary 8–6 in the final match. Bronze was secured by Serbia who beat Greece 11–8.Participating teams
;Africa
;Americas
;Asia
;Europe
;OceaniaQualification
Group A
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Group B
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----Group C
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----Group D
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----Knockout stage
Bracket
;Championship bracket
;5th place bracket
;9th place bracket
;13th place bracketPlayoffs
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----Quarterfinals
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----13th–16th place semifinals
----9th–12th place semifinals
----5th–8th place semifinals
----Semifinals
----15th place game
13th place game
Eleventh place game
Ninth place game
Seventh place game
Fifth place game
Third place game
Final
Final standing
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Statistics and awards
Top goalscorers
Source: Awards
;Most Valuable Player
;Best Goalscorer
;Media All-Star Team
