.The Planet Baseball Standard is actually set to send back for a sixth version in 2026. The event, which features global groups made up of a number of the world's absolute best baseball skill, will start with 4 Pool Teams completing coming from March 5-11. Japan is going to contend once more as the reigning WBC champions after beating the united state, 3-2, in the national championship in 2023 along with the help Los Angeles Dodgers celebrity Shohei Ohtani.The to begin with 16 crews readied to complete in the 2026 WBC are actually: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Swimming Pool A) United States, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Pool B) Asia, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Israel (Pool D). Four even more certifying crews will certainly be actually included before the event to complete the ultimate twenty, and also the preliminary sphere 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 Minute House Cleaning Park in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Playground in Miami, FloridaMiami will additionally hold the semifinals and also championship game.Japan is actually the only country to have succeeded the WBC greater than once, taking home the champion hardware in 2009 as well as 2006 besides 2023. Other past victors feature the USA (2017) and also the Dominican Republic (2013 ). [Want great accounts delivered straight to your inbox? Produce or log in to your FOX Athletics profile, comply with leagues, teams and also gamers to get a tailored e-newsletter daily.] Comply with Observe your faves to tailor your FOX Athletics experience World Baseball Classic Receive even more coming from Globe Baseball Standard Observe your faves to get info about activities, news and also even more.