The 1997 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the tenth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation (FINA).

The event took place in Athens, Greece.

[1] Eight teams participated to decide the winner of what would be a bi-annual event until 1999.

The top eight teams from the previous Olympic Games have qualified.

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