![No. 41 Israel shocks No. 3 Korea 2-1 in extra-inning thriller to open World Baseball Classic 2017](https://static.wbsc.org/wp-content/uploads/ISRvKOR-WBC-2017-768x461.jpg)
No. 41 Israel shocks No. 3 Korea 2-1 in extra-inning thriller to open World Baseball Classic 2017
World No. 41 Israel topped No. 3 Korea 2-1 in extra innings to kick off the fourth edition of the World Baseball Classic in electric fashion.
![No. 3 Korea vs. No. 41 Israel to open World Baseball Classic 2017 today](https://static.wbsc.org/wp-content/uploads/KBO-KOR-World-Baseball-Classic-2017-6-Mar-768x461.jpg)
No. 3 Korea vs. No. 41 Israel to open World Baseball Classic 2017 today
The fourth edition of the World Baseball Classic, hosted by MLB and the MLBPA and sanctioned by WBSC, opens today at Gocheok Sky Dome with Group A action.
![World Baseball Classic 2017 to be broadcast across 182 countries/territories for global reach of 415 million](https://static.wbsc.org/wp-content/uploads/Game-1-World-Baseball-Classic-2017-768x461.jpg)
World Baseball Classic 2017 to be broadcast across 182 countries/territories for global reach of 415 million
The World Baseball Classic 2017, hosted by MLB and the MLBPA and sanctioned by WBSC, is set to be distributed in 182 countries and territories worldwide for a global potential reach of more than 415 million households.
![Soft drink giant SodaStream becomes official sponsor of Israel National Baseball Team](https://static.wbsc.org/wp-content/uploads/ISR-and-SodaStream-768x576.jpg)
Soft drink giant SodaStream becomes official sponsor of Israel National Baseball Team
The Israel Association Baseball (IAB) announced that SodaStream, the Israeli carbonated water global brand, has partnered to sponsor the Israel National Team at the World Baseball Classic (WBC), which begins on 6 March in Seoul, Korea.
![Nations, Groups announced for WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2017 Thunder Bay, Canada](https://static.wbsc.org/wp-content/uploads/7C5A0069-768x461.jpg)
Nations, Groups announced for WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2017 Thunder Bay, Canada
The World Baseball Softball Confederation today announced the qualified nations and groups for the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2017 that will be staged from 1-10 September in Thunder Bay, Canada.
![Sport for All: Belgium holds first Wheelchair Softball Tournament](https://static.wbsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017_belgium_wheelchair_tou-768x512.jpg)
Sport for All: Belgium holds first Wheelchair Softball Tournament
BRASSCHAAT, Belgium – The first G-Sports Wheelchair Softball Tournament was held in Belgium with more than 75 athletes from all ages and skill levels, with or without disabilities competing against each other.
![New Zealand wins Men’s Softball Challenge Cup after blanking Argentina in final](https://static.wbsc.org/wp-content/uploads/Canada-v-New-Zealand-224-768x512.jpg)
New Zealand wins Men’s Softball Challenge Cup after blanking Argentina in final
AUCKLAND – The world’s No. 1 ranked team, New Zealand, rediscovered their form with a disciplined 9-0 win over Argentina in the final of the WBSC-sanctioned Challenge Cup in Auckland.
![National Team rosters revealed for World Baseball Classic 2017](https://static.wbsc.org/wp-content/uploads/World-Baseball-Classic-2013-DOM-768x461.jpg)
National Team rosters revealed for World Baseball Classic 2017
National Team rosters were recently revealed for the fourth edition of the World Baseball Classic, which is set to take place across two continents from 6-22 March.
![WBSC Softball leaders meet with Serbian Minister of Sport](https://static.wbsc.org/wp-content/uploads/ministar-1-768x512.jpg)
WBSC Softball leaders meet with Serbian Minister of Sport
BELGRADE, Serbia – WBSC Softball Division and European Softball Federation (ESF) officials met with the Serbian Minister of Sport, Vanja Udovicic, prior to the start of the ESF and Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) joint Congress.
New baseball, softball leaders elected in Americas, Europe
BELGRADE & PANAMA CITY – WBSC’s continental baseball and softball bodies recently elected new leaders.