The 2002 FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup was the thirteenth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation (FINA). The event took place in Perth, Western Australia from 10 to 15 December 2002. Participating teams were the eight best teams from the last World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan (2001). The top-five qualified for the 2003 World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona, Spain.
Teams
GROUP A
GROUP B
Preliminary round
GROUP A
10 December 2002
11 December 2002
12 December 2002
GROUP B
10 December 2002
11 December 2002
12 December 2002
Quarterfinals
13 December 2002
Semifinals
14 December 2002
Finals
13 December 2002 – Seventh place
14 December 2002 – Fifth place
15 December 2002 – Bronze Medal
15 December 2002 – Gold Medal
Final ranking
The top-five qualified for the 2003 World Water Polo Championship in Barcelona, Spain.
Individual awards
Most Valuable Player
??? Best Goalkeeper ??? Top Scorer ???