With Chinese Taipei and Australia ready to open the tournament in Tokyo (10 p.m. ET, live on FS1), it's time to see who our staff picked to advance out of pool play, lift the trophy and take home MVP honors.
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Latest News
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- '26 Classic starts tonight! Chinese Taipei vs. Australia (10 ET, FS1)
- Here are the new 2026 team Top 30 Prospects lists

