Defending champions Australia are through to Sunday’s World Championship Final at the WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup 2026 after clinching first place in the Super Round. The Aussies remain perfect at 4-0 and have secured the top seed ahead of their final Super Round game against Czechia. The World Championship Final is set for Sunday at 16:00 at 20 de Enero Stadium, where Australia will look to defend its title. Three teams are still in the hunt for the second spot: Japan, Mexico, and New Zealand. Japan sits 3-1 and has already guaranteed a place in Sunday’s medal games with a top-four finish locked in. Mexico and New Zealand are both 2-2 and need a win plus favorable tie-break scenarios to reach the Final. Venezuela, at 1-3, is still in contention for the bronze medal game. Saturday’s Decisive Super Round Games: 12:00 – Czechia vs Australia. Result won’t impact the standings. 15:00 – Mexico vs Japan. The winner controls its own destiny for the Final. 18:00 – New Zealand vs Venezuela. The Black Sox must win and hope Japan beats Mexico to trigger a tie-break. Placement Round Picture
Argentina has secured seventh place overall. Canada, host Colombia, and Denmark will play for eighth. Singapore is set to finish 11th and South Africa 12th.Final Placement Round Schedule: 11:00 – South Africa vs Denmark at Eduardo Porras Stadium 14:00 – Singapore vs Argentina at Eduardo Porras Stadium 21:00 – Colombia vs Canada at 20 de Enero Stadium All games stream live on Game Time.