(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Super Round and Placement Round Begin September 11 in Okinawa
The Super Round and Placement Round of the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2025, presented by RAXUS, are set to begin on Thursday, September 11 in Okinawa, Japan. The action will kick off at 10:30 a.m. (local time) at Okinawa Cellular Stadium with a matchup between Panama and Puerto Rico, both of whom finished third in their Opening Round groups.
Super Round Schedule & Standings
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Okinawa Cellular Stadium will host six of the nine Super Round games.
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Korea will play all three of its matches at night in Nishizaki Stadium, Itoman.
Starting Records:
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Japan & USA: 2-0
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Korea & Chinese Taipei: 1-1
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Panama & Puerto Rico: 0-2
The top two teams at the end of the Super Round will face off in the World Championship Final on Sunday, September 14 at 4:00 p.m. (local time) at Okinawa Cellular Stadium. The bronze medal game, featuring the third and fourth-place teams, will be played earlier that day at 11:00 a.m.
Placement Round Fixtures
The Placement Round also begins Thursday at Nishizaki Stadium, starting with China vs. South Africa at 10:30 a.m. The action continues with:
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Germany vs. Italy at 14:30 (Nishizaki Stadium)
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Australia vs. Cuba at 14:30 (Cellular Stadium)
Starting Records:
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Cuba & Germany: 2-0
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Italy & Australia: 1-1
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China & South Africa: 0-2
Both the Super Round and Placement Round carry forward results from the Opening Round, ensuring every game counts toward the final standings.
Road to the Championship
The World Championship Final and bronze medal match will both be staged on Sunday, September 14 at Okinawa Cellular Stadium, capping off a thrilling week of international baseball.
