The 2026 World Baseball Classic has commenced, featuring 20 teams competing for national pride over the next two weeks. Sixteen teams qualified based on their performance in the 2023 WBC, while four others secured spots through a qualifying tournament. The teams are divided into four pools, with matches hosted in locations including Puerto Rico, Texas, Japan, and Florida. The tournament culminates in a championship game on March 17.
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