Malta’s U16 men’s water polo team bounced back from their narrow opening victory over China with an impressive 15-8 win against Mexico at the World Aquatics Men’s U16 Water Polo Championships in Zagreb.

The Maltese side produced a strong attacking display, scoring 15 goals as they took control of the contest and secured another important result in their championship campaign.

Benji Lewis was the standout scorer for Malta, finding the net seven times in an outstanding individual performance.

Nathan Spiteri, Jake Simpson, Giulio Massa and Jake Abela Meli each contributed two goals, while Luca Schiavone added one.

The 15-goal haul represents a significant improvement in attacking output after Malta edged China 12-11 in their opening match. The young Maltese team again demonstrated their ability to compete effectively on the international stage.

With Lewis leading the way in front of goal, Malta maintained their advantage and eventually completed an eight-goal victory, with the final score reading Mexico 8, Malta 15.

The World Aquatics Men’s U16 Water Polo Championships are taking place in Zagreb, Croatia, from 3 to 9 August 2026. For Malta, the result provides further encouragement as the team continues its campaign against some of the world’s leading young water polo nations.