.The Planet Baseball Standard is actually readied to return for a sixth edition in 2026. The tournament, which includes international groups composed of some of the globe's finest baseball ability, will start with four Pool Teams contending from March 5-11. Asia will definitely compete once more as the ruling WBC champs after defeating the U.S., 3-2, in the national championship in 2023 along with the aid Los Angeles Dodgers celebrity Shohei Ohtani.The first 16 staffs readied to contend in the 2026 WBC are: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Pool A) U.S.A., Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Swimming Pool B) Asia, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican Commonwealth, Netherlands, Israel (Pool D). Four additional certifying teams are going to be incorporated in front of the competition to complete the ultimate 20, and also the initial around of play will certainly occur depending on to the following 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 Housemaid Park in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Playground in Miami, FloridaMiami will certainly likewise organize the semifinals and championship game.Japan is actually the only country to have actually gained the WBC greater than as soon as, taking home the champion hardware in 2009 and 2006 along with 2023. Various other past winners consist of the united state (2017) and the Dominican Republic (2013 ). [Want wonderful accounts delivered straight to your inbox? Generate or even visit to your FOX Sports account, observe leagues, teams as well as gamers to receive a tailored e-newsletter daily.] Observe Observe your favorites to customize your FOX Athletics experience Globe Baseball Classic Acquire extra from World Baseball Standard Follow your preferences to receive relevant information regarding games, headlines and also more.