2026 World Baseball Classic Schedule and Pools Revealed
Houston, Miami, Tokyo, and San Juan to host games; Japan aims to defend its title
- Tournament to run from March 5-17, 2026, featuring 20 teams.
- Quarterfinals in Houston and Miami, semifinals and final in Miami.
- Top teams from 2023 automatically qualify; remaining spots decided in 2025 qualifiers.
- Pool A in San Juan, Pool B in Houston, Pool C in Tokyo, and Pool D in Miami.
- 2023 champions Japan to compete in Pool C with Australia, Korea, Czechia, and a qualifier.
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