.The Planet Baseball Classic is readied to give back for a 6th edition in 2026. The competition, which includes international teams comprised of several of the globe's finest baseball talent, will certainly start along with 4 Pool Groups competing coming from March 5-11. Japan will complete once more as the ruling WBC champions after beating the U.S., 3-2, in the national championship in 2023 along with the aid Los Angeles Dodgers celebrity Shohei Ohtani.The to begin with 16 staffs set to contend in the 2026 WBC are: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Pool A) United States, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Pool B) Japan, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Israel (Pool D). Four more qualifying teams will certainly be added in front of the event to complete the last 20, as well as the initial round of play will 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 Arena in San Juan, Puerto RicoPool B at Moment House Maid Playground in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FloridaMiami will also throw the semifinals and also champion game.Japan is the only nation to have actually won the WBC more than as soon as, taking home the championship equipment in 2009 and 2006 along with 2023. Various other past winners include the USA (2017) and also the Dominican State (2013 ). [Want excellent tales supplied right to your inbox? Develop or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow organizations, teams and also players to receive a tailored newsletter daily.] Comply with Follow your preferences to tailor your FOX Sports take in Globe Baseball Standard Get even more from World Baseball Classic Follow your favorites to get relevant information concerning games, information as well as additional.