The French women's water polo team lost against China this Tuesday, February 6 (11-10), after a penalty shootout. After two matches, France is in last place in Group B with just one point.
To reach the round of 16, Theodoros Lorantos' girls will have to achieve the feat of beating Spain, reigning world and European vice-champion, this Thursday. As host country, the French team is already guaranteed to compete in the Paris Olympics (July 26 - August 11). This will be the first participation of the tricolors since the arrival of women'sWater Polo at the Olympics in 2000.