World Baseball Classic: USA defeats Dominican Republic, advances to final; Venezuela vs. Italy in Monday’s semifinal.

A majority of the matchups are scheduled for telecast across the United States via the Fox television group (Fox, FS1, FS2) and will be available for digital viewing on the Fox Sports application and Tubi.

Outcomes and Fixture List for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

All timing references are given in Eastern Time.

Championship Semifinal Rounds

Sunday, March 15
8 p.m.: The United States squad secured a 2-1 victory over the Dominican Republic.

Monday, March 16
8 p.m.: Venezuela will face Italy at loanDepot Park.

The Final Tournament Match

Tuesday, March 17
8 p.m.: An opponent yet to be determined will challenge the U.S. national team (broadcast on FS1) at loanDepot Park.

Outcomes from the Group Stage of the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Group A | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico Location

Canada* (Three wins, one loss)
Puerto Rico* (Three wins, one loss)
Cuba (Two wins, two losses)
Colombia (One win, three losses)
Panama (One win, three losses)

Group B | Daikin Park, Houston Venue

Italy* (Four wins, zero losses)
USA* (Three wins, one loss)
Mexico (Two wins, two losses)
Great Britain (One win, three losses)
Brazil (Zero wins, four losses)

Group C | Tokyo Dome, Tokyo Stadium

Japan* (Four wins, zero losses)
Korea* (Two wins, two losses)
Australia (Two wins, two losses)
Chinese Taipei (Two wins, two losses)
Czechia (Zero wins, four losses)

Group D | loanDepot Park, Miami Location

Dominican Republic* (Four wins, zero losses)
Venezuela* (Three wins, one loss)
Israel (Two wins, two losses)
Netherlands (One win, three losses)
Nicaragua (Zero wins, four losses)

*— Proceeded to the quarterfinal rounds

World Baseball Classic Match Outcomes

Wednesday, March 4
10 p.m.:
Australia defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0

Thursday, March 5
5 a.m.: South Korea won against Czechia by a score of 11-4 
10 p.m.: Australia was victorious over Czechia, 5-1

Friday, March 6
5 a.m.: Japan triumphed over Chinese Taipei 13-0
11 a.m.: Cuba overcame Panama 3-1
Noon: Venezuela bested Netherlands 6-2
1 p.m.: Mexico took down Great Britain 8-2
6 p.m.: Puerto Rico shut out Colombia 5-0  
7 p.m.: Dominican Republic dominated Nicaragua 12-3
8 p.m.: The U.S. team scored 15 against Brazil’s 5
10 p.m.: Chinese Taipei swept Czechia 14-0

Saturday, March 7
5 a.m.: Japan secured an 8-6 win over South Korea
11 a.m.: Canada outplayed Colombia 8-2 
Noon: Netherlands edged out Nicaragua 4-3
1 p.m.: Italy achieved an 8-0 shutout against Brazil
6 p.m.: Puerto Rico narrowly beat Panama 4-3  
7 p.m.: Venezuela recorded an 11-3 victory against Israel
8 p.m.: The U.S. team dispatched Great Britain 9-1
10 p.m.: Chinese Taipei narrowly defeated South Korea 5-4

Sunday, March 8
6 a.m.: Japan defeated Australia 4-3
Noon: Cuba bested Colombia 7-4
Noon: Dominican Republic routed Netherlands 12-1
1 p.m.: Italy earned a 7-4 win over Great Britain
7 p.m.: Israel achieved a 5-0 shutout against Nicaragua
7 p.m.: Panama had a tight 4-3 win against Canada
8 p.m.: Mexico delivered a 16-0 shutout against Brazil

Monday, March 9
6 a.m.: South Korea triumphed over Australia 7-2
Noon: Dominican Republic overwhelmingly defeated Israel 10-1
Noon: Colombia just edged out Panama 4-3  
1 p.m.: Great Britain secured an 8-1 victory against Brazil
7 p.m.: Puerto Rico surpassed Cuba 4-1
7 p.m.: Venezuela achieved a 4-0 shutout against Nicaragua
8 p.m.: The U.S. team overcame Mexico 5-3

Tuesday, March 10
6 a.m.: Japan completed a 9-0 shutout against Czechia
7 p.m.: Israel bested Netherlands 6-2
7 p.m.: Canada narrowly defeated Puerto Rico 3-2
9 p.m.: Italy emerged victorious over the USA 8-6

Wednesday, March 11
3 p.m.: Canada outscored Cuba 7-2 
7 p.m.: Italy had a commanding 9-1 win against Mexico
8 p.m.: Dominican Republic triumphed over Venezuela 7-5

Quarterfinal Matches

Friday, March 13
6:30 p.m.: Dominican Republic achieved a 10-0 shutout against Korea (in 7 innings)
8 p.m.: The USA squad surpassed Canada 5-3

Saturday, March 14
3 p.m.: Italy defeated Puerto Rico 8-6
9 p.m.: Venezuela bested Japan 8-5