.The Globe Baseball Classic is actually set to return for a 6th edition in 2026. The tournament, which includes international staffs made up of a number of the globe's greatest baseball talent, will definitely start with four Pool Teams completing from March 5-11. Japan will definitely contend once again as the reigning WBC champions after defeating the U.S., 3-2, in the national championship in 2023 along with the help Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.The initially 16 groups set to contend in the 2026 WBC are: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Swimming Pool A) United States, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Swimming Pool B) Asia, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Swimming Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican Commonwealth, Netherlands, Israel (Pool D). Four even more training staffs will definitely be actually included in front of the tournament to fill out the ultimate 20, and also the first around of play will happen according to the observing timetable: MARCH 5-10Pool C at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, JapanMARCH 6-11Pool A at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto RicoPool B at Minute Housemaid Park in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FloridaMiami will certainly likewise throw the semifinals and also champion game.Japan is the only country to have actually won the WBC greater than once, taking home the championship equipment in 2009 and also 2006 besides 2023. Various other previous winners include the USA (2017) and the Dominican Republic (2013 ). [Want excellent tales provided right to your inbox? Make or visit to your FOX Athletics profile, comply with leagues, crews and also players to get a tailored e-newsletter daily.] Comply with Follow your faves to personalize your FOX Athletics encounter World Baseball Classic Acquire a lot more from World Baseball Standard Follow your favorites to receive information concerning activities, news as well as more.