The 2019 WBSC

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tournament taking place in

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and

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from 13–23 June 2019. It will be the 16th edition of the tournament. This marks the first time the World Championship was held in Europe.

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is the defending champion.

Pools composition

Preliminary round

Pool A

Note: MEX - CZE 2:3; CUB - CZE 4:5; MEX - CUB 2:7

Pool B

Note: RSA - SGP 3:4; SGP - NED 0:13; RSA - NED 7:0

Play-offs

Placement Round 5th–8th place

Placement Round 9th–16th place

Final standings

External links

Official Website
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References

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