.The Planet Baseball Standard is actually readied to send back for a sixth edition in 2026. The event, which features international teams made up of some of the globe's greatest baseball ability, will certainly begin along with four Pool Teams competing from March 5-11. Asia will definitely contend once more as the reigning WBC champions after beating the united state, 3-2, in the championship game in 2023 along with the aid Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.The to begin with 16 groups readied to contend in the 2026 WBC are actually: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Pool A) United States, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Pool B) Japan, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican State, Netherlands, Israel (Pool D). 4 additional training groups will be actually incorporated in advance of the tournament to round out the ultimate twenty, as well as the initial sphere of play will certainly take place according to the observing schedule: 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 Min Housemaid Playground in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FloridaMiami will also hold the semifinals as well as champion game.Japan is actually the only nation to have actually succeeded the WBC more than once, taking home the championship equipment in 2009 and 2006 along with 2023. Other past champions include the united state (2017) and also the Dominican Republic (2013 ). [Want terrific stories supplied right to your inbox? Develop or log in to your FOX Sports profile, adhere to games, crews as well as players to receive a tailored newsletter daily.] Adhere to Follow your faves to individualize your FOX Sports take in Planet Baseball Classic Obtain a lot more from Planet Baseball Standard Follow your faves to get details regarding games, updates as well as more.