The Qualifier host team is heading to the World Baseball Classic after Chinese Taipei held off Spain, 6-3, on Tuesday. Chinese Taipei will join Nicaragua, which earned a berth in the 2026 World Baseba

Taiwan was thoroughly defeated by Nicaragua 0-6 in the group stage of Round A of the 2026 WBC qualifiers held at Taiwan Taipei Dome on the 23rd. With this, Nicaragua secured first place in the group stage, clinching a direct ticket to the WBC finals. Taiwan finished third in the group, failing to advance directly.

Nicaragua and Chinese Taipei are headed back to the World Baseball Classic! Nicaragua defeated the hosts, 6-0, to close out round-robin play on Sunday as the undefeated pool winner, while Chinese Taipei -- playing in front of sold out crowds at the Taipei Dome -- defeated Spain,