.The World Baseball Standard is actually readied to come back for a 6th edition in 2026. The competition, which includes international crews comprised of several of the globe's absolute best baseball skill, are going to start along with four Pool Groups completing from March 5-11. Japan will contend once more as the ruling WBC champions after beating the U.S., 3-2, in the championship game in 2023 along with the assistance Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.The first 16 crews readied to contend in the 2026 WBC are: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Pool A) U.S.A., Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Pool B) Asia, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Israel (Pool D). Four more training groups are going to be added ahead of the competition to fill out the last 20, and the initial round of play will certainly take place depending on to the adhering to 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 Moment Maid Playground in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Playground in Miami, FloridaMiami will also throw the semifinals and championship game.Japan is the only nation to have actually won the WBC more than as soon as, take away the champion components in 2009 and 2006 in addition to 2023. Other previous winners feature the U.S. (2017) and also the Dominican Commonwealth (2013 ). [Want excellent accounts provided right to your inbox? Produce or log in to your FOX Sports profile, observe leagues, groups and also players to get a tailored e-newsletter daily.] Adhere to Follow your preferences to tailor your FOX Sports experience World Baseball Classic Obtain more coming from Globe Baseball Standard Observe your faves to receive information concerning games, headlines and also more.