The 2026 World Baseball Classic is entering its most intense stage, with the tournament bracket now set and the matchups officially confirmed. After several days of dramatic pool play, the field has been narrowed to eight national teams.
Among the most anticipated games of the round is Team USA vs. Canada, a North American clash that will headline the quarterfinal schedule. The United States advanced after a competitive group stage and now faces a familiar rival.
With single-elimination baseball ahead, every pitch will carry enormous weight. The quarterfinals will determine which teams move one step closer to the championship game, setting up a high-pressure finish to the 2026 edition.
2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals schedule
The knockout stage begins on March 13 and March 14, with four games deciding the semifinalists. Two games will be played in Houston before the tournament shifts entirely to Miami for the rest of the competition.
Friday, March 13 ā Houston (Daikin Park)
- South Korea vs. Dominican Republic ā 6:30 p.m. ET
- United States vs. Canada ā 8:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, March 14 ā Miami (LoanDepot Park)
- Puerto Rico vs. Italy ā 3:00 p.m. ET
- Japan vs. Venezuela ā 8:00 p.m. ET
The semifinals and championship will then be played at LoanDepot Park in Miami, where the 2026 World Baseball Classic champion will be crowned after nearly two weeks of international competition.
2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals bracket
With pool play officially completed, the 2026 World Baseball Classic has narrowed the field to eight national teams that will compete in the single-elimination knockout stage.
The top two teams from each of the four groups advanced, setting up a bracket that will be played across Houston and Miami before the semifinals and championship game.
The quarterfinal matchups are now locked in and will determine which four teams move on to the semifinals. Houston will host the games involving teams from Pools A and B, while Miami will stage the other two quarterfinals.
