.The Planet Baseball Standard is set to send back for a 6th version in 2026. The event, which features global crews composed of a number of the world's ideal baseball skill, will certainly start with four Pool Teams contending from March 5-11. Asia will definitely compete once again as the reigning WBC champions after defeating the U.S., 3-2, in the championship game in 2023 along with the support Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.The to begin with 16 crews set to contend 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 (Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican State, Netherlands, Israel (Pool D). Four more training crews will be incorporated ahead of the event to fill out the final twenty, and the initial round of play are going to take place according to the following timetable: 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 Minute Maid Park in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FloridaMiami is going to likewise host the semifinals and also champion game.Japan is the only nation to have gained the WBC much more than the moment, take away the championship components in 2009 and also 2006 aside from 2023. Other previous victors include the USA (2017) and also the Dominican Republic (2013 ). [Want terrific stories delivered right to your inbox? Make or even log in to your FOX Athletics profile, comply with leagues, teams as well as players to acquire a tailored email list daily.] Comply with Follow your faves to personalize your FOX Sports take in Globe Baseball Classic Receive more from Planet Baseball Classic Observe your favorites to acquire information regarding video games, news as well as even more.