Spain Takes Revenge on USA in Women's Water Polo

The Spanish women's water polo team secured a thrilling 13-11 victory over the three-time reigning Olympic champions, the United States, in a rematch of the 2020 gold medal game. This victory marks a significant moment of revenge for Spain, who fell to the Americans in the previous Olympics.

The match, played at the Paris Aquatic Center, saw Spain take an early lead and maintain it throughout the game. Bea Ortiz emerged as the star player for Spain, scoring an impressive five goals, including four in the crucial third quarter. Her performance drew praise from her teammate Anni Espar Llaquet, who described Ortiz as "amazing" and "on fire."

The victory places Spain at the top of Group B with six points, while the Americans find themselves in third with three points. This result marks a significant upset for the US team, who have not conceded 13 goals in an Olympic match since their 2012 opener against Hungary.

In other Group B action, France edged out Italy 9-8 in a historic first-ever Olympic win for the French team. This victory places France in second position with three points.

Group A saw Hungary defeat Canada 12-7, while the Netherlands secured a 15-11 win over China.