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World Baseball Classic 2026: Pool Standings and Updated Bracket

Here's how the pools are shaping up at the WBC.

Sports Illustrated

(VIDEO) Shohei Ohtani Crushes Grand Slam in Japan's Dominant WBC Opener Against Chinese Taipei

Shohei Ohtani wasted no time asserting his dominance on the international stage, blasting a grand slam in the second inning to ignite Japan's explosive offense in a commanding 13-0 victory over Chinese Taipei on Friday, March 6, 2026

International Business Times

Team Venezuela expects the WBC to be a celebration, even on US soil

Venezuela enters the World Baseball Classic in Miami with politics hanging over the tournament

The Independent UK

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All-Time World Baseball Classic Team: Picking the Best Players at Each Position

Let's go around the diamond and pick the best performers from the first five iterations of the World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated

Korea's Unique World Baseball Classic Home Run Celebration Is a Frequent Flier

Four home runs helped Korea post a lopsided victory over Czechia in the WBC opener.

Sports Illustrated

The World Baseball Classic Has Finally Captured Team USA’s Full Attention

Losing the 2023 final to Japan has raised the stakes for the best American players this time around.

Sports Illustrated

Beck brothers proud to represent Great Britain at World Baseball Classic

On Friday, the California siblings will suit up for Great Britain, who face Mexico in their opening game of the World Baseball Classic.

The Independent UK

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From bupkis to $100m blockbuster: has the World Baseball Classic finally arrived

The tournament is celebrating its 20th anniversary and some of the best players on the planet are competing for a title that means something

The Guardian - US

Five Bold Predictions for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Several countries will bring their best rosters ever to this edition, which could upend the typical hierarchy.

Sports Illustrated

Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic

The Independent UK

Red Sox Pitcher Filling in for Puerto Rico Creates Strange Meeting on Mound

Puerto Rico was getting in some work in advance of the World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated

Clayton Kershaw Had a Very Honest Line About Facing Shohei Ohtani in WBC

Dodgers legend not looking forward to going head-to-head against former teammate.

Sports Illustrated

Oleksandr Usyk has earned his crazy pyramids scheme – it’s nothing new in boxing

Unified heavyweight champion of the world Usyk will fight kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in front of the pyramids at Giza in the latest ludicrous episode of the boxing circus

The Independent UK

Shohei Ohtani Got Rock Star Treatment While Arriving in Japan for World Baseball Classic

Just look at how the fans in Japan reacted when Ohtani arrived ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

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The Guardian - UK

Oleksandr Usyk to defend title against kickboxer at Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

Oleksandr Usyk, who has not fought since knocking out Daniel Dubois in July, will defend his WBC heavyweight title against the kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk to defend WBC title against kickboxing star in Egyptian pyramids

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The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk confirms shocking fight at pyramids as he faces kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven

Usyk will defend his WBC title against the Dutchman in Egypt on 23 May

The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk teases major announcement on week of huge boxing news: ‘Don’t miss it’

Usyk has not fought since July, when he became a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion

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The Five Most Intriguing World Baseball Classic Pool Play Matchups

The World Baseball Classic will begin next week as the tournament looks to provide something special in its sixth iteration.

The Independent UK

Boxing’s civil war has truly begun, and it is already getting ugly

COMMENT: Conor Benn’s shock split from Eddie Hearn was just the start, writes Alex Pattle. After a week of crass slanging matches and reports of a $1bn court case, it seems boxing civil war has broken out

The Independent UK

Conor Benn’s first Zuffa Boxing fight official as Briton is paired with Regis Prograis

The Briton, who shockingly split from promoter Eddie Hearn last week, has called out numerous Americans – but was not expected to box Prograis

Sports Illustrated

Tarik Skubal Explains Why He Will Only Make One World Baseball Classic Start

Detroit Tigers ace reveals his approach to the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Evening Standard

Floyd Mayweather comes out of retirement for sensational Manny Pacquiao rematch

Boxing great will face another legend before huge Las Vegas clash

The Independent UK

Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement for rematch with Manny Pacquiao

The second instalment of their rivalry will be held at the Sphere on September 19, and will be broadcast on Netflix.

Sports Illustrated

World Baseball Classic 2026: Complete List of MLB Players Participating

Major League Baseball is sending 190 players to the event.

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