2026 World Baseball Classic: Bracket, Schedule, and Standings Revealed
The excitement of the 2026 World Baseball Classic is building as teams vie for a chance to advance in the tournament. As of now, Japan and Korea have secured their spots from Pool C, while the Dominican Republic and Venezuela have clinched quarterfinal berths from Pool D. Four additional teams from Pools A and B are battling to secure their knockout round tickets.
Current Standings and Upcoming Matches
Here are the current standings in each pool, along with the schedules for the remaining games. Times listed are in Eastern Time.
Pool A Standings
- Puerto Rico: 3-0*
- Cuba: 2-1
- Canada: 1-1
- Colombia: 1-3
- Panama: 1-3
Recent Pool A Results
- Cuba 3, Panama 1
- Puerto Rico 5, Colombia 0
- Canada 8, Colombia 2
- Puerto Rico 4, Panama 3
- Cuba 7, Colombia 4
- Panama 4, Canada 3
- Colombia 4, Panama 3
- Puerto Rico 4, Cuba 1
Upcoming Pool A Matches
- March 10: Canada vs. Puerto Rico at 7 p.m. on Tubi
- March 11: Canada vs. Cuba at 3 p.m. on FS2
Pool B Standings
- USA: 3-0*
- Italy: 2-0
- Mexico: 2-1
- Great Britain: 1-3
- Brazil: 0-4
Recent Pool B Results
- Mexico 8, Great Britain 2
- United States 15, Brazil 5
- Italy 8, Brazil 0
- United States 9, Great Britain 1
- Italy 7, Great Britain 4
- Mexico 16, Brazil 0
- Great Britain 8, Brazil 1
- United States 5, Mexico 3
Upcoming Pool B Matches
- March 10: Italy vs. USA at 9 p.m. on FS1
- March 11: Italy vs. Mexico at 7 p.m. on Tubi
Pool C Standings
- Japan: 3-0*
- Korea: 2-2
- Australia: 2-2
- Chinese Taipei: 2-2
- Czechia: 0-3
Recent Pool C Results
- Australia 3, Chinese Taipei 0
- Korea 11, Czechia 4
- Australia 5, Czechia 1
- Japan 13, Chinese Taipei 0
- Chinese Taipei 14, Czechia 0
- Japan 8, Korea 7
- Chinese Taipei 5, Korea 4
- Japan 4, Australia 3
- Korea 7, Australia 2
Upcoming Pool C Matches
- March 10: Czechia vs. Japan at 6 a.m. on FS1
Pool D Standings
- Dominican Republic: 3-0*
- Venezuela: 3-0*
- Israel: 1-2
- Netherlands: 1-2
- Nicaragua: 0-4
Recent Pool D Results
- Venezuela 6, Netherlands 2
- Dominican Republic 12, Nicaragua 3
- Netherlands 4, Nicaragua 3
- Venezuela 11, Israel 3
- Dominican Republic 12, Netherlands 1
- Israel 5, Nicaragua 0
- Dominican Republic 10, Israel 1
- Venezuela 4, Nicaragua 0
Upcoming Pool D Matches
- March 10: Israel vs. Netherlands at 7 p.m. on FOX Sports App
- March 11: Dominican Republic vs. Venezuela at 8 p.m. on FS1
Quarterfinal Matchups
The quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic will occur on March 13 and 14. Here’s the schedule:
- March 13: Korea vs. Pool D winner at 6:30 p.m., LoanDepot Park, Miami on FS2
- March 13: Pool A runner-up vs. Pool B winner at 8 p.m., Daikin Park, Houston on FOX
- March 14: Pool B runner-up vs. Pool A winner at 3 p.m., Daikin Park, Houston on FS1
- March 14: Pool D runner-up vs. Japan at 9 p.m., LoanDepot Park, Miami on FOX
Semifinals and Final Schedule
The semifinals will be held on March 15 and 16, followed by the final on March 17.
- March 15: Semifinal 1 winner vs. Semifinal 2 winner at 8 p.m., LoanDepot Park, Miami on FS1
- March 16: Semifinal 3 winner vs. Semifinal 4 winner at 8 p.m., LoanDepot Park, Miami on FS1
- March 17: Final at 8 p.m., LoanDepot Park, Miami on FOX
As the tournament progresses, fans can stay updated on the action through Filmogaz.com for all the latest details regarding the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
