[Photo] Moon Bo-gyeong draws rapturous cheers heading to Miami

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 a 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 fewest runs allowed, advanced past the first round for the first time in 17 years since 2009. Now Korea will board a charter flight to Miami.

At the end of the game, Korea's Moon Bo-gyeong shares the joy of victory with teammates. Mar. 9, 2026

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