Water polo at the 2009 World Aquatics Championships – Women's tournament

	Qualified for the quarterfinals
	Qualified for the eightfinals
	Will play for places 13-16

The women's water polo tournament at the 2009 World Aquatics Championships in Rome is held from July 19 to July 31.

All times are Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)

If two teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:

If there is more than one tie in a group, the highest placed tie shall be determined first.

If three or more teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:

If there is more than one tie in a group, the highest placed tie shall be determined first.

Source: "CODE OF CONDUCT – BL 9.6.3 Tie Breaking". FINA. 

Canada disputed the result, however fina rejected the proposal.

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