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Only Two Spots Up for Grabs in 2026 World Baseball Classic

Chinese Taipei booked their ticket for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which will be held in Japan, Puerto Rico, and the United States. The fourth Asian team in the 18-team lot booked their ticket after defeating Spain in the Qualifiers Pool A second-place playoff. Taipei and Nicaragua will be playing in the WBC from Pool A.

The other Asian teams include defending champions Japan, South Korea, and Israel. Meanwhile, Italy, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Great Britain will represent Europe. South American countries in the 2026 World Baseball Classic include Venezuela, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Cuba.

Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and the United States comprise the teams from North America. Finally, Australia will also compete in 2026. Only two spots are open with four countries (Colombia, Brazil, China, Germany) still in the running. The top two teams that will complete the 2026 WBC cast will be determined from Qualifying Pool B on March 2-6 in Arizona.

-Lance Fernandez

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