"We need to rethink the mode of current major tournaments like a world cup" - Vaughn Marlow

For smaller water polo nations, it may make sense in the long term
to change the mode so that they increasingly meet teams with whom
they can compete on equal terms. Of course, such games are fun for
all involved, but especially on the side of the losing team, the
motivation is relatively dampened even before the tournament
starts. The bottom line is that such games don't do much for either
side. An important aspect in the future will be technology. What
can be taken over from other sports and what will bring valuable
insights to both the player and the coach, which will then flow
back into training. VR and real-time analysis are just two of many
other points.