Poll: Who Will Win The 2026 World Baseball Classic?
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Key Points:
- The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins tonight in Japan, with Australia facing Chinese Taipei in the opening game, though the time difference means it will be late Wednesday night for viewers in the Western Hemisphere.
- The 2023 tournament featured dramatic moments, including Puerto Rico's upset over the Dominican Republic in the group stage, Edwin Díaz’s season-ending injury, Mexico’s quarterfinal win over Puerto Rico, and Japan’s walk-off semifinal win against Mexico.
- Japan won the 2023 final against the United States 3-2, with Shohei Ohtani closing out the game by striking out Mike Trout, securing Japan’s third WBC title after wins in 2006 and 2009.
- The 2026 edition features star
