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 the Tokyo Dome in Japan on the 9th. With this, Korea finished group play at 2-2 and, edging out Australia and Taiwan on the fewest runs allowed, advanced past the first round for the first time since 2009, in 17 years. Now Korea will board a charter flight to Miami.

After the game, Korea manager Ryu Ji-hyun poses for a commemorative photo with the coaching staff. Mar. 9, 2026

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