Stay updated on the 2026 World Baseball Classic as teams battle for quarterfinal spots and the standings begin to take shape.

Australia's attempt at a massive upset at the WBC came up short, thanks in large part to Masataka Yoshida's two-run home run in the seventh inning.

Defending champion Japan became the first nation to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World Baseball Classic, then rallied on Masataka Yoshida's two-run homer in the seventh inning to beat Australia 4-3 on Sunday night in Tokyo and assure first place in its first-round group.

The World Baseball Classic is back in 2026. Here's how to tune in to Sunday's Australia vs. Japan matchup.

Masataka Yoshida continued his strong start in the World Baseball Classic by homering in two consecutive games.

South Korea advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, moving past the first round for the first time since 2009 by beating Australia 7-2 on Monday night at the Tokyo Dome behind four RBIs from Bo Gyeong Moon,

Australia defeated Czechia 5-1 behind a three-run homer from Chicago White Sox infielder Curtis Mead.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic gets one of its marquee games on Monday when the United States takes on rival Mexico. Both teams are 2-0 in Pool B. Shohei Ohtani and Japan secured a berth in the quarterfinals with a 4-3 victory over Australia on Sunday.