The Philippine Blu Girls are in the final phase of their preparations in Lima, Peru, as they gear up for the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup 2026 Group Stage from July 14 to 18 at the Villa María del Triunfo Softball Stadium.
Backed by Cebuana Lhuillier, the World No. 13 national team heads into the tournament after completing an intensive training camp in Japan, where the squad further honed its skills ahead of one of the biggest competitions in international softball.
For ASAPHIL President and Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, the tournament represents another opportunity for the Blu Girls to prove they can compete with the world’s elite.
“Our players have worked tirelessly to prepare for this moment, and we are confident they will represent the Philippines with heart, discipline, and resilience. Every game is an opportunity to showcase the growth of Philippine softball and demonstrate that our athletes can compete with the very best on the international stage,” said Lhuillier.
Head coach Ana Santiago echoed that confidence, describing the Japan training camp as one of the team’s best preparations to date, saying it inspired the players and provided valuable experience leading into the World Cup.
“Gagawin namin ang lahat ng aming makakaya and we will show how competitive the Filipinos are on the world stage. Bibigyan natin sila ng magandang laban,” said Santiago.
The Blu Girls open their campaign against World No. 16 Venezuela on July 14 before facing tournament favorite and World No. 1 Japan the following day. They will then take on Puerto Rico and Great Britain on July 16 before wrapping up the group stage against host nation Peru on July 17. The top-performing teams will advance to the playoffs on July 18.
The WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup 2026 Group Stage serves as a crucial step toward qualification for the 2027 WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals in Redcliffe, Australia, and forms part of the pathway to the LA28 Olympic Games.
With Cebuana Lhuillier’s continued support and a rigorous international training program behind them, the Blu Girls head into the tournament determined to compete with the world’s best and continue elevating Philippine softball on the global stage.-Marlon Bernardino -
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