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 the Group C first-round game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) held at Tokyo Dome in Japan on the 9th. With the result, Korea finished group play at 2-2 and, edging out Australia and Taiwan on the fewest-runs-allowed rate, advanced past the first round for the first time since 2009, ending a 17-year wait. Now Korea will board a charter flight to Miami.

After the game ended, the Korea national team salutes the stands. Mar. 9, 2026

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