.The Globe Baseball Classic is actually set to return for a sixth version in 2026. The competition, which includes international groups comprised of a number of the globe's finest baseball ability, will certainly start with four Pool Groups competing from March 5-11. Japan is going to complete once more as the reigning WBC champions after defeating the U.S., 3-2, in the championship game in 2023 with the aid Los Angeles Dodgers celebrity Shohei Ohtani.The first 16 crews set to complete in the 2026 WBC are actually: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Pool A) USA, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Swimming Pool B) Japan, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican State, Netherlands, Israel (Pool D). 4 more qualifying crews will definitely be actually included in advance of the competition to fill out the last twenty, and also the first round of play will happen depending on to the observing 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 Housemaid Park in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FloridaMiami will likewise throw the semifinals and also champion game.Japan is the only nation to have actually gained the WBC much more than when, take away the champion equipment in 2009 as well as 2006 along with 2023. Other previous victors include the U.S. (2017) and also the Dominican Commonwealth (2013 ). [Want excellent accounts supplied straight to your inbox? Produce or log in to your FOX Sports profile, observe organizations, crews as well as players to acquire a customized email list daily.] Adhere to Follow your preferences to individualize your FOX Sports experience Globe Baseball Classic Get even more from Planet Baseball Classic Observe your faves to obtain details concerning activities, headlines and also more.