2022 World Polo Championship| 2022 World Polo Championship |
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| Host country | United States |
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| Dates | 29 October – 6 November 2022 |
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| Teams | 8 |
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| Champions | Spain (1st title) |
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| Runners-up | United States |
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| Third place | Uruguay |
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The 2022 World Polo Championship was the 12th edition of the polo tournament for national teams. Spain clinched a win in overtime against the USA, 11-10.[1][2] It was held from October 26 to November 6 and featured eight teams with up to 14 goals of handicap.
It was originally scheduled to be held in October 2021 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.[3] The event was postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the venue changed to the Valiente Polo Farm and International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida.
The previous winner Argentina and host country the United States automatically qualified with the remaining six teams competing in qualifications matches.
Countries
The tournament was held in Florida, United States from 29th October – 6th November and included the following teams: Argentina, Australia, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, Spain, the United States and Uruguay. The initial group games were be played at VPF-Valiente Polo Farm and the opening ceremony, semifinals and final were held at the National Polo Center, Wellington, Florida.
Qualifying zones
- Zone A – North and Central America
- Zone B – South America
- Zone C – Europe
- Zone D – Asia and Oceania
- Zone E – Africa, Pakistan and India
Knockout matches
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Final
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Nicholas Ruiz Guiñazu
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Luis Domnecq Carrión
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Pelayo Berazadi Rózpide
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Nicolas Álvarez Cervera
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Agustin Arellano
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Lucas Escobar
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Nico Escobar
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Hope Arellano
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Final rankings
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Spain
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United States
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Uruguay
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Argentina
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External links
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