.The Planet Baseball Standard is readied to return for a sixth version in 2026. The competition, which features worldwide groups composed of several of the planet's finest baseball talent, will definitely start along with 4 Swimming pool Teams competing from March 5-11. Asia will certainly compete once again as the ruling WBC champions after beating the USA, 3-2, in the championship game in 2023 with the aid Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.The first 16 teams readied to complete in the 2026 WBC are: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Pool A) USA, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Pool B) Japan, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Israel (Pool D). Four additional qualifying teams will definitely be actually added in advance of the tournament to complete the ultimate 20, and also the preliminary sphere of play are going to occur according to the complying with timetable: MARCH 5-10Pool C at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, JapanMARCH 6-11Pool A at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto RicoPool B at Minute House Cleaning Park in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Playground in Miami, FloridaMiami will certainly likewise host the semifinals and champion game.Japan is the only country to have succeeded the WBC greater than as soon as, take away the championship components in 2009 and 2006 besides 2023. Other past winners include the USA (2017) and also the Dominican Republic (2013 ). [Want fantastic stories provided right to your inbox? Make or even visit to your FOX Athletics profile, adhere to leagues, crews and gamers to get a customized e-newsletter daily.] Comply with Follow your preferences to tailor your FOX Athletics experience Planet Baseball Classic Acquire extra from Planet Baseball Classic Observe your faves to obtain relevant information regarding activities, headlines as well as more.