Mexico vs. USA WBC Live: Game Underway at Daikin Park — Paul Skenes on the Mound
The most anticipated matchup of the 2026 World Baseball Classic pool stage is live right now, Monday March 9, at Daikin Park in Houston. First pitch was at 8:00 p.m. ET on Fox, and the atmosphere is electric for the WBC's most intense rivalry — a winner-take-all Pool B clash between two unbeaten giants.
Mexico vs. USA WBC Live: Game In Progress — Check Fox for Live Score
The game is underway as of publication. Live scoring is available on Fox, the Fox Sports app, and the Fox Sports website. The USA vs. Mexico game tipped off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Fox from Daikin Park in Houston, with both nations entering undefeated at 2-0 in Pool B.
Paul Skenes Starts for Team USA, Manny Barreda for Mexico
Paul Skenes gets the start for Team USA tonight, while Manny Barreda starts for Mexico. Barreda pitched briefly for the Baltimore Orioles in 2021 and has since spent time pitching in the Mexican League.
The energy at Daikin Park Monday night is something far greater than a typical group-stage matchup, as the WBC's most heated rivalry takes center stage with first place in Pool B on the line. Both the United States and Mexico entered the showdown with unblemished 2-0 records, but history — and the bad blood of 2023 — looms large over the diamond.
Why This WBC Game Matters Beyond Pool Seeding
For Team USA, the game is as much about redemption as it is about seeding. In their last WBC meeting three years ago, Mexico delivered a stunning 11-5 drubbing in Phoenix — an offensive onslaught led by Joey Meneses that sent shockwaves through the tournament and forced the Americans into a difficult road to the final.
Mexico enters Monday's game riding extraordinary momentum after mercy-ruling Brazil 16-0 in six innings on Sunday — the third-largest margin of victory in WBC history. The pro-Mexico crowd at Daikin Park has been a constant presence throughout Pool B, turning Houston into something closer to Mexico City than Texas.
What Is at Stake: Pool B Standings Heading Into Tonight
Pool B standings entering Monday night: Italy is 2-0, USA is 2-0, Mexico is 2-0, Great Britain is 1-2, and Brazil is 0-3.
With Italy also sitting at 2-0, Pool B is a genuine three-way race. The winner of USA vs. Mexico tonight takes a commanding grip on first place and the favorable quarterfinal seeding that comes with it. The loser will need to beat Italy in their final pool game to guarantee advancement.
Full WBC Pool B Schedule Remaining After Tonight
Tuesday, March 10: USA vs. Italy at 9:00 p.m. ET on FS1. Wednesday, March 11: Mexico vs. Italy at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tubi. The two quarterfinal spots from Pool B head to Miami, where the knockout rounds begin Friday, March 13.
Watch USA vs. Mexico live right now on Fox or stream on the Fox Sports app. The final score will be confirmed as soon as the game concludes tonight.
