# Venezuela qualifies for 2027 Women's Baseball World Cup > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuela-womens-baseball-world-cup-qualification > Updated: 2026-09-09T21:14:36.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 5. The Venezuelan women’s national baseball team has successfully qualified for the 2027 Women's Baseball World Cup in Rockford, Illinois, marking their seventh consecutive appearance in the tournament. Led by technical director Cindy Anzola, the 20-player squad began their qualifying campaign in Tainan, Chinese Taipei, on August 22. Venezuela secured its position by finishing second in their group with a 4-1 record, following decisive wins over the Philippines (10-0) and Cuba (5-2). The team finished behind undefeated Japan and ahead of Chinese Taipei. The three qualifying teams from this group will join the United States, Canada, and Australia in the final phase of the 2027 World Cup, scheduled for July 19 to July 27. Individual standout performances during the qualifying round included Mariana Natera, who led the group with a .750 batting average, and pitcher Abril Amaro, who recorded an immaculate ERA. Following their performance in the qualifying round, Venezuela rose to fourth place in the latest World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) world rankings. With a total of 1,248 points, the team moved up one position, overtaking Chinese Taipei. The top five global rankings are currently held by Japan, the United States, Canada, Venezuela, and Chinese Taipei. ## Claims - Venezuela secured a spot in the 2027 Women's Baseball World Cup. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Venezuelan national team finished the qualifying round with a 4-1 record. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Venezuela defeated the Philippines 10-0 and Cuba 5-2. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The 2027 World Cup final phase will take place from July 19 to 27 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Japan, Venezuela, and Chinese Taipei advanced to the final phase alongside the United States, Canada, and Australia. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Venezuela's women's baseball team will debut on August 22 against Great Britain in Tainan, Chinese Taipei. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The top three teams from the group will advance to the 2027 World Cup in Rockford, United States. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Venezuela's group includes Chinese Taipei, Japan, Cuba, and the Philippines. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Venezuela has qualified for the Women's Baseball World Cup for seven consecutive editions. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Venezuelan women's baseball team has unveiled its official uniform for the upcoming tournament. (single source) - The tournament features a 20-player roster coached by Cindy Anzola. (single source) - Mariana Natera finished as the batting leader with a .750 average. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Venezuela women's baseball team rises to fourth in WBSC world rankings Venezuela's women's baseball team has climbed to fourth in the WBSC world rankings following a strong performance at the 2026 World Cup, trailing only Japan, the US, and Canada. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-womens-baseball-team-rises-to-fourth-in-wbsc-world-rankings ### 2026-08-27: Venezuela qualifies for 2027 Women's Baseball World Cup Venezuela's women's baseball team has qualified for the 2027 World Cup for the seventh straight time after finishing second in the qualifying round in Chinese Taipei. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-qualifies-for-2027-womens-baseball-world-cup ### 2026-08-25: Venezuela women's baseball team wins qualifier opener against Great Britain Venezuela's women's baseball team defeated Great Britain 9-2 in their opening qualifier match for the 2027 World Baseball Cup in Tainan, Taiwan. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-womens-baseball-team-wins-qualifier-opener-against-great-britain ### 2026-08-19: Venezuela women's baseball team to debut in World Cup qualifiers Venezuela's women's baseball team debuts in the World Cup qualifiers on August 22 in Chinese Taipei, facing Great Britain in their opening match. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-womens-baseball-team-to-debut-in-world-cup-qualifiers ### 2026-08-14: Venezuela women's baseball team to debut in World Championship qualifiers The Venezuelan women's national baseball team will debut against Great Britain on August 22 in Chinese Taipei, competing for a spot in the 2027 World Baseball Championship Super Final. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-womens-baseball-team-to-debut-in-world-championship-qualifiers --- Cite as: Venezuela qualifies for 2027 Women's Baseball World Cup. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/venezuela-womens-baseball-world-cup-qualification