World Cup of Pool is an annual international single-elimination tournament for doubles teams competing in the 9-ball Pool.
The Pool is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. Efren Reyes from the Philippines popularized the game; the rest is history. It’s no doubt the Philippines is the Mecca of Pool . Here is a list of the countries that dominate the Pool game.
Here are the Countries That Dominate the World Cup of Pool
Philippines
#1 in World Cup of Pool Rankings
Winners: 4 (2006, 2009, 2013, 2023)
Runners-up: 2 (2010, 2019)
Semi-finalists: 2 (2008, 2009)
China
#2 in World Cup of Pool Rankings
Winners: 3 (2007, 2010, 2018)
Semi-finalists: 4 (2008, 2009, 2017, 2018)
Austria
#3 in World Cup of Pool Rankings
Winners: 2 (2017, 2019)
Runners-up: 1 (2018)
Semi-finalists: 1 (2014)
Germany
#4 in World Cup of Pool Rankings
Winners : 2 (2011, 2021)
Runners-up: 1 (2023)
Great Britain
#5 in World Cup of Pool Rankings
Winners: 1 (2014)
Runners-up: 3 (2008, 2015, 2021)
Semi-finalists: 1 (2015)
United States
#6 in World Cup of Pool Rankings
Winners: 1 (2008)
Runners-up: 2 (2006, 2017)
Semi-finalists: 2 (2012, 2022)
Finland
#7 in World Cup of Pool Rankings
Winners: 1 (2012)
Runners-up: 1 (2007)
Semi-finalists: 2 (2013, 2014)
Chinese Taipei
#8 in World Cup of Pool Rankings
Winners: 1 (2015)
Semi-finalists: 7 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013,
2017, 2018, 2022)
Spain
#9 in World Cup of Pool Rankings
Winners: 1 (2022)
Semi-finalists: 1 (2019)
Netherlands
#10 in World Cup of Pool Rankings
Runners-up: 2 (2013, 2014)
Semi-finalists: 1 (2019)