The 2026 World Baseball Classic continues on March 9, with seven games including a crucial match between South Korea and Australia in Tokyo. The top two teams from each of the four pools will advance to the quarterfinals, which begin on March 13. The games will also feature Cuba and Puerto Rico, and Venezuela plays Nicaragua. National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes will start for Team USA for Mexico. The 20 teams are divided into four groups and the top two from each group will then face off in the knockout rounds. The championship game will be held in Miami.