.The Globe Baseball Standard is actually readied to return for a sixth edition in 2026. The competition, which features global groups made up of a number of the world's ideal baseball ability, will certainly start with four Swimming pool Teams contending from March 5-11. Japan is going to contend once more as the ruling WBC champs after beating the united state, 3-2, in the national championship in 2023 with the help Los Angeles Dodgers celebrity Shohei Ohtani.The first 16 teams set to compete 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 (Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Israel (Swimming Pool D). Four more qualifying teams are going to be actually incorporated in advance of the event to complete the ultimate twenty, as well as the initial round of play will happen depending on to the following routine: 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 Maid Playground in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FloridaMiami will definitely additionally host the semifinals as well as championship game.Japan is actually the only country to have actually gained the WBC greater than as soon as, taking home the championship equipment in 2009 as well as 2006 in addition to 2023. Other previous champions include the united state (2017) as well as the Dominican State (2013 ). [Want great tales supplied straight to your inbox? Make or log in to your FOX Sports profile, follow games, crews as well as gamers to receive a personalized e-newsletter daily.] Comply with Follow your faves to customize your FOX Sports encounter World Baseball Classic Get even more from Planet Baseball Classic Observe your faves to get information concerning activities, news as well as more.