.The Globe Baseball Standard is set to return for a 6th edition in 2026. The event, which features worldwide crews comprised of some of the globe's best baseball talent, are going to start with four Pool Teams contending from March 5-11. Japan will definitely compete once more as the reigning WBC champions after beating the U.S., 3-2, in the national championship in 2023 along with the aid Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.The first 16 staffs set to compete 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 State, Netherlands, Israel (Pool D). 4 more certifying staffs are going to be actually incorporated before the tournament to round out the ultimate 20, as well as the preliminary sphere of play are going to occur according to the adhering to schedule: 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 Minute Housemaid Playground in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FloridaMiami is going to also host the semifinals and championship game.Japan is the only country to have gained the WBC greater than as soon as, taking home the champion hardware in 2009 and also 2006 besides 2023. Various other past champions consist of the united state (2017) and the Dominican Republic (2013 ). [Want fantastic accounts provided right to your inbox? Generate or even log in to your FOX Athletics account, follow leagues, staffs and gamers to acquire a tailored email list daily.] Adhere to Observe your preferences to tailor your FOX Athletics experience World Baseball Classic Acquire even more from Globe Baseball Standard Follow your faves to obtain relevant information regarding games, information and also additional.