.The Planet Baseball Standard is actually set to return for a sixth version in 2026. The competition, which includes global staffs composed of a few of the globe's finest baseball talent, are going to start with four Pool Teams competing coming from March 5-11. Asia will definitely complete once more as the reigning WBC champs after beating the U.S., 3-2, in the championship game in 2023 along with the assistance Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.The initially 16 teams readied to compete in the 2026 WBC are: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Swimming Pool A) U.S.A., Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Swimming Pool B) Asia, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Swimming Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican State, Netherlands, Israel (Swimming Pool D). Four even more certifying teams will be included in advance of the competition to complete the last 20, and the first around of play are going to happen depending on to the following routine: 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 House Maid Park in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Playground in Miami, FloridaMiami will definitely likewise host the semifinals and also championship game.Japan is actually the only nation to have succeeded the WBC more than when, take away the championship components in 2009 and also 2006 besides 2023. Other past champions consist of the U.S. (2017) and also the Dominican Commonwealth (2013 ). [Want terrific tales provided right to your inbox? Create or visit to your FOX Athletics account, observe games, teams as well as players to obtain an individualized e-newsletter daily.] Comply with Observe your favorites to customize your FOX Sports take in Globe Baseball Standard Get a lot more coming from Globe Baseball Classic Observe your faves to acquire relevant information regarding games, headlines and more.