.The Planet Baseball Standard is actually readied to return for a sixth version in 2026. The event, which features global staffs made up of a few of the globe's greatest baseball skill, will definitely begin along with four Swimming pool Groups competing coming from March 5-11. Asia will definitely contend once again as the reigning WBC champs after beating the USA, 3-2, in the national championship in 2023 with the aid Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.The to begin with 16 teams readied to contend in the 2026 WBC are actually: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Pool A) USA, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Pool B) Asia, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Swimming Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican Commonwealth, Netherlands, Israel (Swimming Pool D). 4 more qualifying groups will definitely be incorporated in front of the tournament to fill out the ultimate 20, as well as the initial round of play will happen depending on to the complying with routine: MARCH 5-10Pool C at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, JapanMARCH 6-11Pool A at Hiram Bithorn Arena in San Juan, Puerto RicoPool B at Min House Maid Park in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FloridaMiami is going to also hold the semifinals and also champion game.Japan is actually the only nation to have actually gained the WBC more than once, taking home the championship components in 2009 and also 2006 in addition to 2023. Other past victors include the U.S. (2017) as well as the Dominican Republic (2013 ). [Want wonderful accounts delivered straight to your inbox? Generate or even visit to your FOX Athletics account, adhere to games, groups and also players to receive a personalized bulletin daily.] Observe Observe your preferences to tailor your FOX Athletics experience Globe Baseball Classic Obtain more from Planet Baseball Classic Observe your preferences to receive relevant information regarding activities, information as well as even more.