A miracle in Tokyo. The Korea WBC national team advanced past the first round for the first time in 17 years.
Korea won against Australia in the Group C first-round game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) held at Tokyo Dome in Japan on the 9th. With this, Korea finished the group round at 2-2 and, edging out Australia and Taiwan on the fewest runs allowed, advanced past the first round for the first time in 17 years since 2009. Now Korea boards a charter to Miami.
After the game, Korea's players bow toward the stands. Mar. 9, 2026
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