Kenya remained unbeaten at the WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup , the Baseball5 World Cup on their debut to qualify into the quarterfinals set for today evening in Mexico.
With the imperious victory, Kenya qualified to play in the quarterfinals set for today against hosts Mexico.
Regarded as underdogs, has defied expectations to secure a sensational spot in the quarterfinals in a tournament dominated by seasoned global heavyweights.
The Joel Waiganjo coached side will now be facing off with hosts Mexico in the quarterfinals set for today.
Rated number 11 in the world following their superior performance, with 2-1 Spain, 2-0 over Tunisia and 2-0 win over Korea to top the pool.
The WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup 2025 began on September 24 and is set to conclude tomorrow in a tournament that features 16 teams from around the world, with all games taking place at the venue in Tepic.
This victory is a significant start for the Kenyan side in a tough group that includes top contenders like Cuba and Spain. The team will look to build on this momentum in their next fixtures.
The quarterfinal qualification marks a historic milestone for Kenya—a country where Baseball5 is still in its developmental stages.
This appearance alone was a bold step, but their performances have shown they are here not just to participate, but to win.
As anticipation builds for the next round, one thing is clear: Kenya’s Baseball5 youth team has arrived on the world stage and they’re not going anywhere