Two of Asia’s baseball powerhouses collide as Japan takes on the Republic of Korea in a heated rivalry matchup at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with both teams looking to gain an edge in pool play.
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Mar 21, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (16) bats against the USA in the seventh inning at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
How to Watch Japan vs Korea
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Time: 5:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: FOX Sports 1, FOX Deportes
- Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Shohei Ohtani put the world on notice in Japan’s 2026 World Baseball Classic debut, and all eyes will again be on him when Japan faces Korea on Saturday in Pool C action at the Tokyo Dome.
In Friday’s opener versus Chinese Taipei, Ohtani delivered a second‑inning grand slam that sparked a record 10‑run frame, Japan’s highest single‑inning output in WBC history, and finished with five RBIs in just two innings, helping Japan roll to a 13‑0 victory under the mercy rule. The Dodgers superstar also opened the game with a double and added an RBI single later in the inning, nearly hitting for the cycle in a dominant offensive display.
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Korea will have its hands full trying to contain Ohtani and Japan’s potent lineup as both teams battle not just for a Pool C lead, but for momentum toward the knockout stage. For Japan, Ohtani’s ability to change the game with one swing has already become the defining moment of the team’s title defense; Korea, fresh off its own resounding pool play win, knows that slowing him down will be the key to keeping this rivalry tightly contested.
With Japan’s fan‑packed Tokyo Dome behind them and national pride on the line, this clash could be the most electric matchup of the first weekend.
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