A miracle in Tokyo has arrived. 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, by 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 will board a charter flight to Miami.
Korea's Lee Jung-hoo heads to the dugout encouraging teammates and players. 2026.03.09
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