Eight teams remain in the Cancun World Classic. Who will take home the coveted Golden Taco Trophy? CANCÚN — After five days of chaos, comebacks, record-breaking performances, and at least one crypto scandal, the 2026 Cancun World Classic is officially heading to the knockout stage. Eight teams remain. One will leave Cancun with the Golden Taco Trophy. The quarterfinal round begins March 13 inside the Cancun Dome, and the bracket is already loaded with storylines — including t

Jose Altuve rounds the bases after his trash can home run against Cuba. CANCÚN — Day 5 of the 2026 Cancun World Classic delivered one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, a dramatic clinching victory for Team Texas, and perhaps the wildest finish yet inside the Cancun Dome. China shocked previously unbeaten Russia behind a historic pitching performance, Texas survived a furious Cuban rally to advance to the knockout round, and the Fax Islands pulled off a jaw-dropping wal

Clayton Kershaw celebrates after his complete game shutout gives Texas its first win in Cancun. CANCÚN — The third day of the 2026 Cancun World Classic brought more fireworks inside the Cancun Dome, highlighted by a dominant pitching performance from Clayton Kershaw, a stunning comeback from Russia, and another dramatic late-inning thriller from Greece. With several teams beginning to separate themselves in the group stage, Day 3 delivered high-stakes matchups that could shap

Tony Ohtani winks at teammate Eric Sim after hitting his tenth home run of the game. CANCÚN — Day 2 of the 2026 Cancun World Classic delivered chaos, controversy, and one of the most unbelievable individual performances in international baseball history. Russia survived a furious comeback from North Korea, the Fax Islands powered past Mongolia behind dominant pitching and timely home runs, and North Japan unleashed a historic offensive explosion led by Tony Ohtani, who produc

CANCUN - When the 2026 Cancun World Classic opens on March 6 in Cleveland, OH, all eyes in Group A will be on Team Russia. Slotted alongside North Korea, China, Cuba and Texas, Russia enters the tournament heavily favored to advance — and quietly building buzz as a sleeper pick to upset the mighty North Japan Samurai in the championship. Manager Vladimir Putin has assembled a roster that blends star power, swagger and just enough chaos to make things uncomfortable for the res