.The Globe Baseball Classic is readied to give back for a 6th version in 2026. The competition, which features global staffs composed of some of the planet's finest baseball ability, will certainly begin along with 4 Swimming pool Teams completing from March 5-11. Asia is going to complete once again as the reigning WBC champions after defeating the U.S., 3-2, in the championship game in 2023 along with the support Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.The to begin with 16 groups readied to compete in the 2026 WBC are: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Pool A) U.S.A., Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Pool B) Japan, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Swimming Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican Commonwealth, Netherlands, Israel (Pool D). 4 additional training crews will be actually added before the tournament to fill out the ultimate 20, as well as the preliminary around of play will definitely take place according to the complying with schedule: 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 Minute Housemaid Playground in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FloridaMiami is going to also hold the semifinals and also championship game.Japan is the only country to have succeeded the WBC greater than once, taking home the championship equipment in 2009 and 2006 in addition to 2023. Various other past victors consist of the U.S. (2017) and the Dominican Commonwealth (2013 ). [Want great tales supplied straight to your inbox? Generate or log in to your FOX Sports account, adhere to organizations, crews as well as gamers to get a tailored e-newsletter daily.] Comply with Observe your faves to tailor your FOX Sports experience Planet Baseball Classic Receive extra coming from Globe Baseball Classic Follow your preferences to obtain information concerning activities, news and additional.