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United States faces Mexico in Pool B finale at 2026 World Baseball Classic

United States faces Mexico in Pool B finale at 2026 World Baseball Classic
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The United States will meet Mexico on March 11, 2026, in their final Pool B game of the World Baseball Classic at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.[1][2]

Pool B consists of the United States, Mexico, Italy and Great Britain, with the top two teams advancing to the quarterfinals scheduled for March 13-15.[1][3]

The full Pool B schedule is as follows:

DateMatchup
March 6Mexico vs Great Britain
March 7United States vs Italy
March 8Mexico vs Italy
March 9United States vs Great Britain
March 10Italy vs Great Britain
March 11United States vs Mexico
[1]

The United States won the 2023 World Baseball Classic title, defeating Japan 3-2 in the championship game on March 21 at LoanDepot park in Miami.[4][5] In pool play that year, the U.S. defeated Mexico 9-2 on March 11 at LoanDepot Park.[6][7]

Mexico advanced to the quarterfinals in 2023, defeating Puerto Rico 10-3 in the round of 16 before losing 6-5 to Japan.[4][5]

Key players for the U.S. include New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, and Boston Red Sox outfielders Jarren Duran and prospect Roman Anthony.[8][9][10]

Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, has a seating capacity of 41,000 and features a retractable roof.[11]

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    2026 World Baseball Classic schedule announced
    November 18, 2024
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    2026 World Baseball Classic pools, venues announced
    September 12, 2024
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    United States wins 2023 World Baseball Classic
    March 22, 2023
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  6. MLB.com
    Team USA tops Mexico to finish 3-0 in Pool C
    March 12, 2023
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