Japan, USA and Latin power cross paths in World Baseball Classic quarterfinals
Defending champions Japan headline the electrifying 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, where Venezuela will seek to take down the Asian giant, while the United States faces Canada, and the Latin power of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico threatens to dominate the final stretch. Venezuela, a thermometer for the Asian giant, Japan advanced undefeated, dominating [...]
TL;DR
- Japan, the defending champions, advanced undefeated and will face Venezuela in the quarterfinals.
- The United States will compete against Canada.
- The Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico are highlighted as strong contenders with potent offenses and solid pitching.
- Other quarterfinal matchups include Italy against Puerto Rico and South Korea against the Dominican Republic.
- Key players mentioned include Shohei Ohtani (Japan), Ronald Acuña Jr. and Luis Arráez (Venezuela), Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper (USA), and several stars for the Dominican Republic.