.The World Baseball Classic is readied to return for a 6th edition in 2026. The event, which features international groups made up of some of the world's best baseball talent, will begin along with four Pool Teams contending from March 5-11. Japan will compete once more as the reigning WBC champs after defeating the USA, 3-2, in the national championship in 2023 with the help Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.The to begin with 16 crews readied to contend in the 2026 WBC are actually: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Swimming Pool A) United States, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Swimming Pool B) Asia, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Swimming Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican State, Netherlands, Israel (Swimming Pool D). 4 more certifying groups will definitely be actually incorporated in front of the competition to fill out the final twenty, and the preliminary round of play will certainly occur according to the following routine: MARCH 5-10Pool C at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, JapanMARCH 6-11Pool A at Hiram Bithorn Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto RicoPool B at Moment Maid Playground in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FloridaMiami is going to also host the semifinals as well as champion game.Japan is actually the only country to have succeeded the WBC greater than once, take away the champion components in 2009 as well as 2006 along with 2023. Other past victors include the USA (2017) and also the Dominican Republic (2013 ). [Want terrific tales supplied right to your inbox? Develop or even visit to your FOX Athletics profile, comply with games, groups as well as players to obtain an individualized e-newsletter daily.] Adhere to Follow your favorites to tailor your FOX Athletics experience Globe Baseball Classic Get extra from Globe Baseball Standard Follow your favorites to receive details regarding activities, headlines as well as even more.