A miracle in Tokyo. The Korea WBC national team advanced past the first round for the first time in 17 years.

Korea defeated Australia in a Group C first-round game of the "2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC)" at the Tokyo Dome in Japan on Mar. 9. With the result, Korea finished the group round at 2-2 and advanced past the first round for the first time since 2009, edging Australia, Taiwan and others on the fewest runs allowed. Now Korea boards a charter flight to Miami.

After the game, Korea's players share the joy of victory. 2026.03.09

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