Mexico and the U.S. are on the brink of elimination in the WBC. Here is what you need to know about how each team can advance.

After defeating Team USA's "Avengers" squad in what is considered the biggest upset in World Baseball Classic history, Italy has propelled itself into the quarterfinal discussions

Here's everything you need to know on the pivotal World Baseball Classic showdown between Italy and Mexico, including WBC tiebreaker rules.

Team USA beat Mexico 5-3 behind home runs from Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony, overcoming two homers by Jarren Duran

For the first time since 2006, Team USA has defeated Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. USA used Paul Skenes' golden right arm and home runs from Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony to beat Mexico in Monday night's crucial Pool B matchup at Daikin Park in Houston ( USA 5, MEX 3 ). Mexico had beaten USA in their three previous WBC meetings.

Here is how the Italy vs. Mexico World Baseball Classic game will impact how Team USA can make the tournament playoffs.

See how the Americans moved on to the WBC finals. The final four at the 2026 World Baseball Classic got underway with a thrilling United States victory against the Dominican Republic on Sunday. The Dominican Republic had won two of three meetings against Team USA in WBC history.

Aaron Nola threw five scoreless innings against Team Mexico during pool play. Kenneth Richmond / The Athletic has live coverage of Venezuela vs. Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals. MIAMI — Following Team USA’s narrow semifinal victory over the Dominican Republic,