The 2026 World Baseball Classic is delivering wall-to-wall drama through its opening weekend. Team USA is perfect at 2-0, Japan is running away with Pool C at 3-0, Puerto Rico's Darell Hernaiz hit one of the most iconic walk-off home runs in WBC history, and Monday night brings the tournament's first truly marquee clash — USA vs. Mexico at 8:00 p.m. ET on Fox in Houston.

Team USA WBC Results: 2-0 Through Pool Play

Team USA has cruised through its first two games. The Americans beat Brazil 15-5 in their Friday opener, powered by Aaron Judge's two-run homer and Brice Turang's bases-clearing double. On Saturday, USA took care of Great Britain 9-1, staying unbeaten in Pool B heading into their two toughest remaining tests against Mexico and Italy.

Team USA is led by captain Aaron Judge and features stars including Cal Raleigh, Bobby Witt Jr., Kyle Schwarber, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Bryce Harper. The rotation is headlined by Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes.

All WBC Results So Far: Every Score by Day

Friday, March 6: Japan 13, Chinese Taipei 0. Cuba 3, Panama 1. Venezuela 6, Netherlands 2. Mexico 8, Great Britain 2. Puerto Rico 5, Colombia 0. Dominican Republic 12, Nicaragua 3. USA 15, Brazil 5. Chinese Taipei 14, Czechia 0.

Saturday, March 7: Japan 8, Korea 6. Canada 8, Colombia 2. Netherlands 4, Nicaragua 3. Italy 8, Brazil 0. Puerto Rico 4, Panama 3. Venezuela 11, Israel 3. USA 9, Great Britain 1. Chinese Taipei 5, Korea 4 (10 innings).

Sunday, March 8: Japan 4, Australia 3. Dominican Republic 12, Netherlands 1 (7 innings). Cuba 7, Colombia 4.

The Walk-Off of the Tournament: Puerto Rico's Darell Hernaiz at Hiram Bithorn Stadium

Darell Hernaiz, 24, an infield prospect with the Athletics, hit a 374-foot home run to left field in the 10th inning Saturday, lifting host Puerto Rico to a 4-3 World Baseball Classic victory over Panama at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan. The call went viral immediately, with the stadium crowd erupting in one of the loudest moments in any WBC this decade.

WBC Pool Standings Through Sunday March 8

Pool A — San Juan, Puerto Rico

Pool B — Houston, Texas

Pool C — Tokyo, Japan

Pool D — Miami, Florida

Full 2026 WBC Schedule: Monday Through Championship

Monday, March 9: Korea vs. Australia 6 a.m. ET on FS1. Colombia vs. Panama noon ET on FS2. Dominican Republic vs. Israel noon ET on FS1. Brazil vs. Great Britain 1 p.m. ET on Tubi. Venezuela vs. Nicaragua 7 p.m. ET on FS2. Cuba vs. Puerto Rico 7 p.m. ET on FS1. Mexico vs. USA 8 p.m. ET on Fox.

Tuesday, March 10: Czechia vs. Japan 6 a.m. ET on FS1. Israel vs. Netherlands 7 p.m. ET on Fox. Canada vs. Puerto Rico 7 p.m. ET on Tubi. Italy vs. USA 9 p.m. ET on FS1. Wednesday, March 11: Canada vs. Cuba 3 p.m. ET on FS2. Italy vs. Mexico 7 p.m. ET on Tubi. Dominican Republic vs. Venezuela 8 p.m. ET on FS1.

Quarterfinals: Friday, March 13 in Miami at 6:30 p.m. ET on FS2 and in Houston at 8 p.m. ET on Fox. Saturday, March 14 in Houston at 3 p.m. ET on FS1 and in Miami at 9 p.m. ET on Fox. Semifinals: Sunday, March 15 at 8 p.m. ET on FS1. Monday, March 16 at 8 p.m. ET on FS1. Championship Game: Tuesday, March 17 at 8 p.m. ET on Fox at loanDepot Park in Miami.

How Often Is the World Baseball Classic Held — and Where Is It Being Played

The World Baseball Classic is held every three years. The 2026 WBC features 20 teams divided into four pools playing 47 total games across four host cities: San Juan, Puerto Rico for Pool A. Houston, Texas at Daikin Park for Pool B. Tokyo, Japan for Pool C. Miami, Florida at loanDepot Park for Pool D, plus all knockout rounds through the championship final on March 17.

All 47 games of the 2026 World Baseball Classic are broadcast on Fox and affiliated networks including FS1, FS2, Fox Deportes, and Tubi, with games also available to stream live on Fubo. Japan and Team USA remain the co-favorites — with the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico all looking dangerous heading into the final pool play games this week.