World Baseball Classic 2026: Quarterfinals Locked In After Dramatic Pool Play

After an electric pool stage, the 2026 WBC bracket is set for the quarterfinals: Korea vs. Dominican Republic, USA vs. Canada, Puerto Rico vs. Italy, and Venezuela vs. Japan (Mar 13–14), with semifinals on Mar 15–16 and the final on Mar 17. The U.S. clawed into the knockout round following Italy’s upset of Mexico, earning an elimination game against Canada; the piece also notes prior USA–Canada WBC history and provides the Team USA roster.