.The World Baseball Classic is actually set to send back for a 6th edition in 2026. The tournament, which features worldwide teams made up of several of the globe's finest baseball talent, will begin along with 4 Pool Groups completing from March 5-11. Asia will contend once again as the ruling WBC champs after beating the united state, 3-2, in the national championship in 2023 with the support Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.The first 16 teams set to compete in the 2026 WBC are: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Pool A) USA, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Swimming Pool B) Asia, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican State, Netherlands, Israel (Swimming Pool D). Four additional certifying crews are going to be actually incorporated in advance of the tournament to complete the ultimate 20, and also the first round of play will occur according to the observing timetable: 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 Maid Playground in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Playground in Miami, FloridaMiami will also organize the semifinals as well as championship game.Japan is the only country to have gained the WBC much more than as soon as, taking home the champion equipment in 2009 and also 2006 along with 2023. Various other previous winners include the united state (2017) and the Dominican Republic (2013 ). [Want excellent accounts supplied right to your inbox? Generate or log in to your FOX Athletics account, adhere to leagues, groups as well as gamers to receive a tailored e-newsletter daily.] FOLLOW Observe your favorites to customize your FOX Sports take in Globe Baseball Standard Receive much more from Globe Baseball Standard Follow your preferences to acquire relevant information regarding video games, updates and also more.