[Photo] Go Woo-suk runs into outfield, embraces Lee Jung-hoo in celebration

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

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

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