The 2010 FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup was the 15th edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation (FINA). The event took place in Christchurch, New Zealand from 17 to 22 August 2010. The United States won the gold medal by defeating Australia 6–3 in the final. China captured bronze, beating Russia 11–9. Format 8 teams qualified for the 2010 FINA World Cup. They are split into two groups of 4 teams. After playing a Round-robin every team advanced to the quarterfinals. The best ranked team of Group A played against the fourth ranked team of Group B, the second ranked team of Group A against the third ranked team of Group B the third ranked team of Group A against the second ranked team of Group B and the fourth ranked team of Group A against the best ranked team of Group B. The winners of those quarterfinals advanced to the Semis and played out the champion while the losers of the quarterfinals competed in placement matches. Groups Preliminary round Group A All times are NZST (UTC+12) Group B All times are NZST (UTC+12) Final round 5th–8th place bracket 5th–8th place classification All times are NZST (UTC+12) 7th place match All times are NZST (UTC+12) 5th place match All times are NZST (UTC+12) Championship bracket Quarterfinals All times are NZST (UTC+12) Semifinals All times are NZST (UTC+12) Bronze medal match All times are NZST (UTC+12) Gold medal match All times are NZST (UTC+12) Final standings Team Roster Betsey Armstrong, Anne Belden, Brenda Villa, Maggie Steffens, Juliet Moss, Courtney Mathewson, Lolo Silver, Elsie Windes, Kelly Rulon, Annika Dries, Kami Craig, Melissa Seidemann, Emily Feher. Head coach: Adam Krikorian. Individual awards Most Valuable Player Best Goalkeeper Best Scorer – 16 goals Tournament team – Goalkeeper – Centre forward References External links Official site FINA F W FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup International water polo competitions hosted by New Zealand Water Polo World Cup August 2010 sports events in New Zealand Women's water polo in New Zealand Sport in Christchurch