Belgrade 2026: Sell-out crowd witness Serbia edge 29-goal thriller with Hungary to secure semi-final ticket

Serbia captian Nikola Jasksic screams with joy as his three goals helped his team edge past Hungary on Sunday evening. Photo: European Aquatics

Serbia became the first team to book their place in the semi-finals of the European Championships after winning an epic battle with Hungary on Sunday night at the Belgrade Arena. It was the hottest ticket in town and the action in the pool didn’t disappoint, as Serbia roared back from 3-0 down to take a five-goal lead (8-13) by the end of the third quarter.