Tracking which teams have clinched 2026 WBC quarterfinal berths

[ASFN Admin]

With Japan's win over Australia in the early hours of Sunday morning, Japan became the first team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals.

The defending champs improved to 3-0 in the tournament, but they have won their past two games by a combined three runs. Despite the return of Los Angeles Dodgers' stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto from their championship-winning 2023 squad, Japan might not be as strong as it was three seasons ago.

With the quarterfinals on the horizon, let's take a look at the updated standings and which teams have already reached the top eight.

Who is in WBC quarterfinals?​

This section will be updated as the eight teams clinch berths in the WBC quarterfinals.

1. Japan (Pool C winner)

WBC standings​

Through games on Sunday, March 8; * —clinched spot in quarterfinals

Pool A​

1. Puerto Rico (2-0)
2. Cuba (2-0)
3. Canada (1-1)
4. Panama (1-2)
5. Colombia (0-3)

Pool B​

1. Mexico (2-0)
2. Italy (2-0)
3. United States (2-0)
4. Great Britain (0-3)
5. Brazil (0-3)

Pool C​

1. Japan (3-0)*
2. Australia (2-1)
3. Chinese Taipei (2-2)
4. Korea (1-2)
5. Czechia (0-3)

Pool D​

1. Dominican Republic (2-0)
2. Venezuela (2-0)
3. Israel (1-1)
4. Netherlands (1-2)
5. Nicaragua (0-3)

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Which teams are in WBC quarterfinals? Updated standings and berths

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