Water polo at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships – Women's tournament

1986 World Water Polo Championship
5th FINA World Aquatics Championships
Location Spain
Date(s)14–22 August
Category1986 World Aquatics Championships

The 1986 Women's World Water Polo Championship was the first edition of the women's water polo tournament at the World Aquatics Championships, organised by the world governing body in aquatics, the FINA. The tournament was held from 14 to 22 August 1986, and was incorporated into the 1986 World Aquatics Championships in Madrid, Spain.