.The Globe Baseball Classic is actually readied to come back for a sixth edition in 2026. The tournament, which includes global teams composed of a number of the planet's best baseball skill, are going to begin along with 4 Pool Groups completing from March 5-11. Japan will compete once again as the reigning WBC champs after beating the united state, 3-2, in the national championship in 2023 with the aid Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.The to begin with 16 groups set to complete in the 2026 WBC are: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Pool A) United States, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Pool B) Asia, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican Commonwealth, Netherlands, Israel (Pool D). 4 more certifying groups will be actually included ahead of the tournament to round out the last 20, and also the initial sphere of play will certainly happen according to the observing 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 Min House Maid Park in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FloridaMiami will certainly also organize the semifinals and championship game.Japan is the only country to have succeeded the WBC much more than the moment, taking home the champion components in 2009 as well as 2006 aside from 2023. Other previous champions consist of the USA (2017) and also the Dominican State (2013 ). [Want terrific stories delivered right to your inbox? Produce or visit to your FOX Sports profile, observe games, staffs as well as gamers to get a customized email list daily.] Observe Observe your faves to tailor your FOX Athletics take in Planet Baseball Classic Receive much more from Globe Baseball Classic Observe your favorites to get information concerning activities, updates and also additional.