The United States, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua have qualified for the 2027 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup. The qualifications were secured after these teams finished in the top four of the Super Round at the 2026 Pan American Baseball Championship held in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic.
The USA clinched the Pan American title with a perfect 7-0 record, marking their third consecutive championship at this level. The team showcased outstanding performance, finishing the tournament with a .396 batting average and a 0.67 ERA.
Venezuela finished second in the standings with a 3-2 record, while the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua won a three-way tie against Puerto Rico, all concluding the Super Round with 2-3 records. Puerto Rico lost critical matches, falling to Nicaragua with a score of 4-1 and against the Dominican Republic 15-11.
The Final Standings
- USA
- Venezuela
- Dominican Republic
- Nicaragua
- Puerto Rico
- Panama
- Canada
- Mexico
- Curaçao
- Cuba
- Brazil
Due to inclement weather, the tournament organizers canceled the medal games. The championship was hosted by the Dominican Baseball Federation at the International Prospect League Academy, located near Santo Domingo.
The 2027 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup will be held in China from September 17 to September 26. The USA is the defending champion, having defeated Japan in the final of the 2025 World Championship.
With these four new qualifications added, a total of nine teams from around the world have now secured spots in the World Cup. Italy and Germany qualified through the recent European Championship, while Korea, Japan, and Chinese Taipei earned their berths after strong finishes at the U-18 Asian Baseball Championship.
Upcoming, the WBSC Oceania Qualifier, scheduled from December 9 to December 13, will award one additional spot for the tournament. The final lineup will consist of 12 teams, with further spots to be allocated from Africa and a wild card entry.
