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When is the 2026 World Baseball Classic?

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The 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) was held March 3–17 and featured approximately 200 Major League players representing 20 teams. Some of the game’s biggest stars competed, including Shohei Ohtani, who led the Japanese team; however, Ohtani only hit and did not pitch in the series. The U.S. team was led by New York Yankees’ outfielder Aaron Judge. Venezuela was the winner of the WBC in 2026, defeating the United States, 3–2.