HOUSTON – Team USA has definitely “punched its ticket” this time. And it’s a ticket to a real heavyweight bout. After a tumultuous couple of days emanating from a regrettable MLB Network interview segment for manager Mark DeRosa and a lamentable loss to upstart Italy,

Team USA reportedly had Robert J. O'Neill, a member of SEAL Team Six, speak to the players ahead of their WBC quarterfinal win over Canada.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic resumes Friday with a quarterfinal matchup between Team USA and Canada at Daikin Park in Houston. The WBC is single elimination now. The winner of Friday's game will advance to the semifinals to take on the winner of the Dominican Republic vs.

Team USA is going to some familiar stars for their starting lineup in a win-or-go-home matchup to extend their quest for gold in the World Baseball Classic. The Americans will hope the new lineup for their quarterfinal game tonight against Canada (8 ET,

The Americans held off a late rally by Canada. Now they face a Dominican squad that has outscored opponents by 41 runs in five games.

Will Team USA take care of business in the quarterfinals after a shocking loss to Italy?

Team USA hung on to beat Canada 5-3 and reach the WBC semifinals.

The World Baseball Classic quarterfinals are a single-elimination test, and Team USA will face Canada. Canada earned its spot and its bullpen showed up. Tomorrow's faceoff is a must-watch. The bigger story before the game was Italy’s upset of the United States in pool play.

The lineup for Team USA has been revealed ahead of the massive quarterfinals game against rival Canada in the WBC

Team USA defeats Canada 5-3 in 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, marking the third U.S. victory over Canada in major international competition in the past month.