The French women's water polo team was eliminated from the group stage of the World Championships in Doha (Qatar) A miracle was needed to qualify for the round of 16 and it did not happen. Despite a tough first act (7-4 at the break), France took the full brunt of the power of the Spanish in the second half and ultimately lost 14-7.
Theodoros Lorantos' girls finished in last place in group B, counting just one small point, behind Spain (1st), Greece and China.