.The Globe Baseball Classic is readied to return for a 6th version in 2026. The competition, which includes international crews comprised of some of the world's greatest baseball talent, will begin with 4 Pool Groups competing coming from March 5-11. Asia is going to contend once again as the ruling WBC champs after defeating the united state, 3-2, in the national championship in 2023 along with the aid Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.The to begin with 16 groups set to complete in the 2026 WBC are: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Swimming Pool A) United States, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Pool B) Asia, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Swimming Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican State, Netherlands, Israel (Pool D). Four more training teams will certainly be included in advance of the event to complete the ultimate twenty, and the first round of play are going to happen 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 Min Cleaning Lady Park in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Playground in Miami, FloridaMiami is going to likewise hold the semifinals and championship game.Japan is actually the only nation to have actually won the WBC much more than when, taking home the champion hardware in 2009 and 2006 in addition to 2023. Other previous winners consist of the U.S. (2017) as well as the Dominican State (2013 ). [Want fantastic tales provided straight to your inbox? Generate or visit to your FOX Sports profile, follow leagues, teams and gamers to obtain a personalized e-newsletter daily.] Observe Observe your preferences to individualize your FOX Sports encounter Planet Baseball Standard Obtain extra coming from Globe Baseball Classic Observe your faves to get info concerning games, updates and also even more.