On the 8th at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, the Group C first-round pool play game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) between Korea and Taiwan was held.

Korea lost 8-6 to Japan on the 7th. Having beaten the Czech Republic 11-4 earlier, Korea moved to 1-1 and must go all out in the remaining games against Taiwan and Australia.

After finishing defense in the top of the fourth, Korea's Gwak Been gives a high-five to Lee Jung-hoo. Mar. 8, 2026

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