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World Baseball Classic, Americans play next

5 must-watch World Baseball Classic pool play matchups, including Team USA vs Mexico

The World Baseball Classic returns this week with 20 teams competing for global supremacy, and featuring MLB stars like Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Juan Soto.

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The Five Most Intriguing World Baseball Classic Pool Play Matchups

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When does USA play next? Schedule for World Baseball Classic

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Why there's an Olympics-themed silver lining to Team USA's World Baseball Classic chaos

What seemed unthinkable is on the verge of happening: USA may not advance out of the first round of the World Baseball Classic.

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After shocking loss, Team USA faces tense wait at World Baseball Classic

MLB · 1d

Like a shot of espresso, Italy jolts Team USA

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Team USA Baseball score: Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes lead Americans to hard-fought WBC victory over Mexico

USA used Paul Skenes' golden right arm and home runs from Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony to beat Mexico in Monday night's crucial Pool B matchup at Daikin Park in Houston ( USA 5, MEX 3 ).

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Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes power Team USA over Mexico, closes in on spot in World Baseball Classic quarterfinal

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World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Team USA beats Mexico; Shohei Ohtani not in lineup for Japan's final pool play game

Major League Baseball

Here's how each Classic pool played out

Pool play wrapped up Wednesday at the 2026 World Baseball Classic with three high-stakes games, setting the stage for an action-packed quarterfinal round.

Just Baseball

The Top Five Pool Play Matchups To Watch in the 2026 WBC

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 12: Randy Arozarena #56 of Team Mexico bats against Team USA during the World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Chase Field on March 12, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Team Mexico defeated Team USA 11-5. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) The World Baseball Classic is finally here.