Australia to Face Japan in World Championship Final; Mexico and New Zealand Set for Bronze Medal Clash

The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion as the championship final will feature a high-profile showdown between the Australia national softball team and the Japan national softball team in the World Championship decider. Both teams delivered dominant performances throughout the tournament, securing their place in the grand finale after impressive semi-final victories.

Meanwhile, the Mexico national softball team and the New Zealand national softball team will compete in the bronze medal match, aiming to finish their campaign on a strong note after narrowly missing out on the final.

Defending champions Australia will meet Japan on Sunday at 16:00 at 20 de Enero Stadium. Australia finished the Super Round unbeaten at 5-0 to secure the top seed and a direct ticket to the final. The Australians are aiming to retain the title they won in the previous edition. Japan earned the second spot in the World Championship Final after finishing 4-1 in the Super Round. Their place was confirmed on the final day of Super Round play following a decisive win over Mexico. The bronze medal game will feature Mexico and New Zealand. Mexico ended the Super Round 2-3, while New Zealand closed at 3-2 after a win over Venezuela on the last day. The winner will claim third place in the tournament. Venezuela and Czechia will contest fifth place. Placement Round games earlier determined seventh through twelfth positions, with Argentina securing seventh and host Colombia finishing eighth. All medal games will be held Sunday at 20 de Enero Stadium, closing out the 12-team tournament.