Team USA Advances
Team USA is successfully advancing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, having secured a 5-3 victory over Canada at Daikin Park in Houston. This victory sets up a highly anticipated matchup against the Dominican Republic in the semifinals, which will take place on Sunday.
The Dominican Republic remains undefeated at 5-0 after their 10-0 win over Korea. The upcoming game promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams are favorites to claim the WBC title. Paul Skenes is expected to pitch against the formidable Dominican lineup.
On another note, Italy continues their impressive run, eliminating Puerto Rico with an 8-6 success. As for the other quarterfinal, Venezuela faces Japan, the reigning champions, in a crucial game.
The quarterfinals will occur this weekend, followed by the semifinals on Sunday and Monday. The championship match is slated for Tuesday at Marlins Park in Miami.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the 2026 World Baseball Classic bracket:
World Baseball Classic Bracket
USA’s path through pool play was more challenging than anticipated, finishing in second place with a 3-1 record and topped by Italy’s performance.
Knockout Stage Results:
Quarterfinals
- Friday, March 13: Dominican Republic 10, Korea 0 (7)
- Friday, March 13: United States 5, Canada 3
- Saturday, March 14: Italy 8, Puerto Rico 6
- Saturday, March 14: Japan vs. Venezuela, 9 p.m. ET, Fox
Semifinals
- Sunday, March 15: Dominican Republic vs. United States, 8 p.m. ET, FS1
- Monday, March 16: Italy vs. TBD, 8 p.m. ET, FS1
Championship Game
- Tuesday, March 17: TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m. ET, FS1
As it stands, FanDuel has made Team USA the favorite to win the WBC with odds of +130, closely followed by the Dominican Republic with +230.
