WBC 2026: Team USA Baseball Stays Perfect, Japan Clinches — World Baseball Classic Schedule, Scores and Standings
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is delivering fireworks. Team USA baseball is undefeated, Japan has already clinched a quarterfinal berth, and the first walk-off home runs in WBC history were hit on the same day. Pool play continues through March 11 before the bracket narrows fast.
WBC 2026 Scores: Latest Results from Pool Play
Here is a full rundown of World Baseball Classic scores through Saturday, March 7.
Friday, March 6
USA 15, Brazil 5 | Japan 13, Chinese Taipei 0 (7) | Cuba 3, Panama 1 | Venezuela 6, Netherlands 2 | Mexico 8, Great Britain 2 | Puerto Rico 5, Colombia 0 | Dominican Republic 12, Nicaragua 3 | Chinese Taipei 14, Czechia 0 (7)
Saturday, March 7
Japan 8, Korea 6 | Canada 8, Colombia 2 | Netherlands 4, Nicaragua 3 | Italy 8, Brazil 0 | Venezuela 11, Israel 3 | Puerto Rico 4, Panama 3 (10 innings) | USA 9, Great Britain 1 | Chinese Taipei 5, Korea 4 (10 innings)
Sunday, March 8 (Early)
Japan 4, Australia 3
Team USA Baseball Roster Highlights — 2-0 in Pool B
Team USA has assembled its most star-studded WBC roster in tournament history, led by captain Aaron Judge and featuring Cal Raleigh, Bobby Witt Jr., Kyle Schwarber, and Pete Crow-Armstrong. The rotation is headlined by Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes.
In their opener against Great Britain, Nate Eaton led off with a home run off Skubal and Great Britain held a shocking 1-0 lead for five innings. But Kyle Schwarber's two-run homer and a four-hit performance from Gunnar Henderson helped Team USA pull away for the 9-1 victory.
USA's next WBC game is Monday, March 9, at 8 p.m. ET on Fox, when Paul Skenes starts against Mexico.
WBC 2026 Schedule — Upcoming Games (All Times ET)
Sunday, March 8 12 p.m. — Colombia vs. Cuba (FS2) | 12 p.m. — Netherlands vs. Dominican Republic (Fox) | 1 p.m. — Great Britain vs. Italy (Tubi) | 7 p.m. — Nicaragua vs. Israel (Tubi) | 7 p.m. — Panama vs. Canada (FS2) | 8 p.m. — Brazil vs. Mexico (FS1)
Monday, March 9 12 p.m. — Dominican Republic vs. Israel (FS1) | 12 p.m. — Colombia vs. Panama (FS2) | 1 p.m. — Brazil vs. Great Britain (Tubi) | 7 p.m. — Cuba vs. Puerto Rico (FS1) | 8 p.m. — Mexico vs. USA (Fox)
WBC Standings and Bracket: Who Has Clinched?
Japan became the first team to advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals on Sunday, March 8, after Chinese Taipei's extra-innings win over South Korea locked up Pool C for the Japanese.
The quarterfinals begin Friday, March 13. The top two teams from Pools A and B meet in Houston, while the top two from Pools C and D advance to Miami. Semifinals and the World Baseball Classic championship game are both set for loanDepot Park in Miami, with the final on March 17 at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
How Often Is the World Baseball Classic Played?
The World Baseball Classic is held every three years. The 2026 tournament is the sixth edition of the competition. Japan is the defending champion, having defeated the United States in the 2023 WBC championship game.
Where Is the World Baseball Classic Being Played in 2026?
The 2026 World Baseball Classic features 20 teams across four pool sites. A total of 47 games will be played in Tokyo, San Juan, Houston, and Miami, with the championship final set for March 17 in Miami.
How to Watch WBC 2026 — Fox Sports, Fubo and More
All 47 games of the 2026 World Baseball Classic are broadcast across Fox and its affiliated networks, including FS1, FS2, Fox Deportes, and Tubi. Games can also be streamed live on fubo.
