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Israel qualified for the 2026 World Baseball Classic by finishing fourth in its group in 2026, and the hope this time around is for an even better showing in a tough group that includes the Dominican Republic and Venezuela.
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Newly-signed Giants OF Harrison Bader and Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz anchor the lineup for Israel, while Orioles P Dean Kremer remains the team’s top starter after he pitched in the 2023 tournament.
Other notable MLB names include relievers Tommy Kahnle and Eli Morgan, giving Israel some experience in the bullpen against some loaded offenses. The action for Israel starts on March 7 against Venezuela.
Here’s a look at Israel’s 2026 World Baseball Classic schedule, including how to watch the games.
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Israel World Baseball Classic schedule 2026
Date
Matchup
Time (ET)
TV/Live stream
Sat., March 7
Israel vs. Venezuela
7 p.m.
FS2, Fubo
Sun., March 8
Israel vs. Nicaragua
7 p.m.
Tubi
Mon., March 9
Israel vs. Dominican Republic
12 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
Tuesday, March 10
Israel vs. Netherlands
7 p.m.
Fox App
March 13 or 14
Quarterfinals
TBD
TBD
March 15 or 16
Semifinals
8 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
March 17
Championship
8 p.m.
Fox, Fubo
Where to watch World Baseball Classic 2026
TV channels: Fox, FS1, FS2
Live stream: Fubo, Fox One, Tubi
The 2026 World Baseball Classic will be broadcast by the Fox networks, including the main channel, FS1 and FS2. All of those games can be streamed live via Fubo, and some additional games will stream on Tubi and Fox One.
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World Baseball Classic radio coverage 2026
Fans can listen to every 2026 World Baseball Classic game live on SiriusXM.
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Israel World Baseball Classic roster 2026
Manager: Brad Ausmus
No.
Name
Pos.
B/T
Team
5
Charlie Beilenson
RHP
R/R
Mariners
44
Josh Blum
RHP
R/R
Mets
66
Matt Bowman
RHP
R/R
Twins
18
Harrison Cohen
RHP
R/R
Yankees
99
Daniel Federman
RHP
L/R
—
33
Jordan Geber
RHP
R/R
Mets
43
Tommy Kahnle
RHP
R/R
—
75
Rob Kaminsky
LHP
R/L
—
64
Dean Kremer
RHP
R/R
Orioles
60
Maz Lazar
RHP
R/R
Phillies
40
Carlos Lequerica
RHP
R/R
Tigers
58
Josh Mallitz
RHP
R/R
Padres
55
Eli Morgan
RHP
R/R
Royals
12
Ryan Prager
LHP
L/L
Guardians
15
Ben Simon
RHP
R/R
Mets
62
Robert Stock
RHP
L/R
—
28
Zack Weiss
RHP
R/R
Mets
36
C.J. Stubbs
C
R/R
Blue Jays
21
Garrett Stubbs
C
L/R
Phillie
8
Cole Carrigg
INF
S/R
Rockies
45
Jake Gelof
INF
R/R
Dodgers
13
Spencer Horwitz
INF
L/R
Pirates
4
Noah Mendlinger
INF
L/R
Cardinals
52
Matt Mervis
INF
L/R
Nationals
22
Benjamin Rosengard
INF
L/R
—
2
Harrison Bader
OF
R/R
Giants
7
Troy Johnston
OF
L/L
Rockies
10
Zach Levenson
OF
R/R
Cardinals
24
Assaf Lowengart
OF
R/R
—
0
RJ Schreck
OF
L/R
Blue Jays
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