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Team USA avoided a major scare at the end of Pool B play. Manager Mark DeRosa’s premature comments about locking in a quarterfinals bid did not come back to haunt him, despite a disappointing loss to Italy — and now, the Americans are two wins away from a World Baseball Classic championship appearance.
Just weeks after the United States and Canada faced off on the ice for both the men’s and women’s Olympic hockey gold-medal games, the stakes will again be high as the two countries face off on the diamond. Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper and Bobby Witt Jr. will take on the Naylor brothers, Tyler O’Neill and more on Friday night, with the winner advancing to the WBC semifinals.
It’s officially time for the elimination bracket at the WBC; winning was always critical in pool play, but now, one loss will send a team’s stars home. Canada, which led Pool A action at 3-1, will be looking to break through with a huge win against the star-studded Americans, who finished second in Pool B at 3-1.
Logan Webb is penciled in as DeRosa’s likely starter, while Michael Soroka appears set to get the ball for the Canadians. If there’s one thing the Olympics proved, it’s that a United States vs. Canada matchup can bring plenty of drama, action and scoring. What does the baseball version have in store?
The Sporting News is tracking live updates, highlights and more from the United States’ matchup against Canada on Friday night in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. Follow along with the action below.
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USA vs. Canada baseball score
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USA vs. Canada live updates, highlights from 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals
All times ET.
7:52 p.m. — It’s almost game time in Miami. A trip to the semifinals is on the line.
7:04 p.m. — Here’s a look at Canada’s lineup.
⚾ 3/13 Canada Lineup
SP: Michael Soroka (R)
vs Logan Webb (R)1. Otto Lopez (SS) (R)
2. Josh Naylor (1B) (L)
3. Tyler O’Neill (RF) (R)
4. Owen Caissie (LF) (L)
5. Abraham Toro (3B) (S)
6. Tyler Black (DH) (L)
7. Bo Naylor (C) (L)
8. Denzel Clarke (CF) (R)
9. Edouard Julien (2B)…— MLB Daily Lineups (@DailyMLBLineups) March 13, 2026
6:49 p.m. — The biggest game yet for Team USA tonight.
Locked in 🦅 pic.twitter.com/fOmYJns8Dd
— USA Baseball (@USABaseball) March 13, 2026
Loud noises with @TheJudge44 💪 pic.twitter.com/cCDgSThHhJ
— USA Baseball (@USABaseball) March 13, 2026
5:48 p.m. — Here is Team USA’s lineup tonight. Roman Anthony and Pete Crow-Armstrong get the nods over Byron Buxton, while Alex Bregman and Brice Turang are in over Gunnar Henderson.
Tonight’s starting lineup against Canada ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/2Avjv87ySK
— USA Baseball (@USABaseball) March 13, 2026
5:45 p.m. — It hasn’t been very long since we’ve had a USA vs. Canada matchup in a top international competition, and the Canadians appear very aware of that.
They all wore Team Canada hockey jerseys while warming up for tonight’s game.
Canada’s WBC players are all wearing hockey jerseys before their game against USA
Tyler O’Neill cut the sleeves off of his
(via @ShiDavidi, @thehazelmae) pic.twitter.com/27Uf9RbM9W
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 13, 2026
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USA vs. Canada start time
- Date: Friday, March 13
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET
The United States’ first game of the World Baseball Classic’s elimination bracket will be at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, March 13. The winner between the U.S. and Canada will advance to the semifinals.
The game will be held at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, which is normally home to the Houston Astros.
MORE: Complete look at Team USA’s 2026 WBC roster
What channel is USA vs. Canada on?
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: Fubo
The United States vs. Canada matchup will be airing nationally on Fox.
Cord-cutters can stream the game with Fubo, which carries Fox in its channel lineup and is currently offering a free trial.
World Baseball Classic schedule 2026
From this point on, Team USA’s WBC schedule will depend if the squad continues to win. In the single-elimination bracket, the team is one win from the semifinals, two from a championship appearance and three from the title.
Here’s a look at the remaining schedule for the World Baseball Classic:
Friday, March 13 – Quarterfinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic vs. South Korea | 6:30 p.m. | FS2, Fubo |
| United States vs. Canada | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Saturday, March 14 – Quarterfinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico vs. Italy | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Japan vs. Venezuela | 9 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Sunday, March 15 – Semifinals
Semifinals and championship will be played in Miami.
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Friday quarterfinal winners | 8 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
Monday, March 16 – Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday quarterfinal winners | 8 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
Tuesday, March 17 – Championship
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal winners | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
