Water polo at the 1996 Summer Olympics
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | United States |
| City | Atlanta |
| Venue(s) | Georgia Tech Aquatic Center |
| Dates | 20 July 1996 – 28 July 1996 |
| Event | 1 (men's) |
| Teams | 12 (from 3 confederations) |
| Competitors | 153 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Spain (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Croatia |
| Third place | Italy |
| Fourth place | Hungary |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches | 48 |
| Multiple appearances | 5-time Olympian(s): 1 4-time Olympian(s): 3 |
| Top scorer(s) | Tibor Benedek (19 goals) |
| Most saves | Arie van de Bunt (81 saves) |
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The water polo tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held from 20 to 28 July 1996, in Atlanta, United States.