Pool play complete (38 games, Mar 4–11). Quarterfinals March 13–14 on Fox, FS1 & FS2. Semifinals March 15–16, Championship March 17 at LoanDepot Park in Miami.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is the 6th edition of the international baseball tournament. Japan are the defending champions after their legendary 3-2 win over the USA in 2023. Pool play ran March 4–11 across four cities (Tokyo, San Juan, Houston, Miami) — check the Baseball Calendar for the full tournament timeline.
🏆 WBC 2026 Quarterfinals
Single-elimination quarterfinals on March 13–14, with all games at LoanDepot Park (Miami) and Minute Maid Park (Houston).
⚾ All WBC 2026 Scores & Results
All 38 pool play finals plus the upcoming quarterfinal, semifinal, and championship schedule. Country flags shown for all 20 nations. Winning teams are highlighted.
Wednesday, March 4
· 1 gameThursday, March 5
· 2 gamesFriday, March 6
· 8 gamesSaturday, March 7
· 8 gamesSunday, March 8
· 7 gamesMonday, March 9
· 7 gamesTuesday, March 10
· 4 gamesWednesday, March 11
· 3 gamesFriday, March 13
Saturday, March 14
Sunday, March 15
Monday, March 16
Tuesday, March 17
Pool Play Standings — 2026 WBC
Top 2 teams from each pool advanced to the quarterfinals. ✅ = Advanced to knockout stage.
- 🇨🇦Canada✅ ADV
- 🇵🇷Puerto Rico✅ ADV
- 🇨🇺Cuba
- 🇵🇦Panama
- 🇨🇴Colombia
- 🇮🇹Italy✅ ADV
- 🇺🇸United States✅ ADV
- 🇲🇽Mexico
- 🇬🇧Great Britain
- 🇧🇷Brazil
- 🇯🇵Japan✅ ADV
- 🇰🇷Korea✅ ADV
- 🇹🇼Chinese Taipei
- 🇦🇺Australia
- 🇨🇿Czechia
- 🇩🇴Dominican Republic✅ ADV
- 🇻🇪Venezuela✅ ADV
- 🇳🇱Netherlands
- 🇮🇱Israel
- 🇳🇮Nicaragua
2026 WBC Full Tournament Schedule
All rounds and venues for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, March 4–17.
How to Watch WBC 2026 — TV & Streaming Guide
The 2026 WBC knockout stage airs exclusively on Fox, FS1, and FS2 in the United States.
WBC 2026 Stats & Notable Records
World Baseball Classic Champions — All-Time
Japan leads all-time with 3 WBC titles (2006, 2009, 2023). Dominican Republic: 1 (2013). USA: 1 (2017).
WBC 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
Who is in the 2026 WBC quarterfinals?
The eight teams advancing to the 2026 WBC quarterfinals are Canada (Pool A, 1st), Puerto Rico (Pool A, 2nd), Italy (Pool B, 1st), United States (Pool B, 2nd), Japan (Pool C, 1st), Korea (Pool C, 2nd), Dominican Republic (Pool D, 1st), and Venezuela (Pool D, 2nd). The quarterfinals are March 13–14.
When are the WBC 2026 quarterfinals?
The WBC 2026 quarterfinals are Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14. Friday: Dominican Republic vs. Korea (6:30 PM ET, FS2, Miami) and Canada vs. United States (8:00 PM ET, Fox, Houston). Saturday: Italy vs. Puerto Rico (3:00 PM ET, FS1, Houston) and Japan vs. Venezuela (9:00 PM ET, Fox, Miami).
Where can I watch the WBC 2026 quarterfinals?
The 2026 WBC quarterfinals air on Fox, FS1, and FS2. The Canada vs. USA game on March 13 is on Fox at 8 PM ET. Italy vs. Puerto Rico on March 14 is on FS1 at 3 PM ET. Japan vs. Venezuela on March 14 is on Fox at 9 PM ET. Dominican Republic vs. Korea is on FS2 at 6:30 PM ET on March 13.
What happened to Team USA in WBC 2026 pool play?
Team USA finished second in Pool B after suffering a surprising 8-6 loss to Italy on March 10 in Houston. Italy went 4-1 to win Pool B outright, while the USA (also 4-1) advanced as the second-place team. USA beat Brazil, Great Britain, Great Britain, and Mexico in pool play before the Italy loss. Team USA faces Canada in the quarterfinals.
Who won WBC 2026 Pool A?
Canada won Pool A with a 3-1 record, including victories over Colombia (8-2), Cuba (7-2), and Puerto Rico (3-2). Puerto Rico (3-2) finished second. Cuba (2-2), Panama, and Colombia were eliminated. Canada faces the United States in the quarterfinals.
Did Italy upset the USA in the 2026 WBC?
Yes. Italy defeated the United States 8-6 on March 10, 2026 in Houston — one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Italy went 4-1 to win Pool B, while the USA also advanced at 4-1 as the second-place team. Italy faces Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals.
When is the WBC 2026 championship game?
The 2026 World Baseball Classic championship game is Tuesday, March 17 at 8:00 PM ET at LoanDepot Park in Miami, airing on Fox. The semifinals are March 15 and 16 at LoanDepot Park (FS1, 8 PM ET each).
Who won the World Baseball Classic 2023?
Japan won the 2023 World Baseball Classic, defeating the United States 3-2 in a thrilling championship game on March 21, 2023 in Miami. Shohei Ohtani struck out his Anaheim Angels teammate Mike Trout to end the game, sealing Japan's third WBC title (also won in 2006 and 2009).
How does the WBC 2026 format work?
The 2026 WBC used a 20-team format with four pools of five (pool play, round-robin, March 4-11). The top two teams from each pool — 8 total — advanced to the single-elimination quarterfinals (March 13-14). The quarterfinal winners play in the semifinals (March 15-16, Miami), and the two semi winners meet in the championship (March 17, Miami).
Is Shohei Ohtani playing in the 2026 WBC?
Shohei Ohtani is under contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and his participation in the 2026 WBC would depend on team approval and his health status. Japan's roster announcements for 2026 will determine if Ohtani — the hero of the 2023 final — returns to wear the Japanese national team uniform again.
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