The World Baseball Classic 2026 kept the excitement rolling on March 7 with a packed schedule of games across all four pools. Fans saw close contests, blowouts, and clutch moments, including a thrilling extra-inning finish in Puerto Rico. The tournament is heating up as teams fight for spots in the quarterfinals, with top nations showing their depth and underdogs delivering surprises.

Games on March 7 were spread across Tokyo (Pool C), San Juan (Pool A), Houston (Pool B), and Miami (Pool D). In Tokyo, Japan edged South Korea 8-6 in a high-energy matchup between Asian powerhouses, with strong hitting and timely relief pitching securing the win for the defending champions. Later in the pool, Chinese Taipei dominated Czechia 14-0 in a mercy-rule game. Australia continued their strong start but had no game listed for this day.

In San Juan’s Pool A, Canada crushed Colombia 8-2 with solid all-around play. The nightcap delivered drama as Puerto Rico walked off Panama 4-3 in 10 innings, thanks to a clutch hit in extras that sent the home crowd into a frenzy and kept Puerto Rico undefeated early on. Pool B in Houston featured the United States cruising to a 9-1 win over Great Britain, with balanced offense and pitching control. Italy shut out Brazil 8-0 in another convincing performance, highlighting the depth in this competitive group.

In Miami’s Pool D, Venezuela powered past Israel 11-3 with big innings and strong starting pitching. The Netherlands edged Nicaragua 4-3 in a tight contest, showing resilience in a close battle. These results help the favorites build momentum while keeping the pools wide open.

Key storylines from the day include Japan’s gritty victory over Korea in a rivalry classic, Puerto Rico’s dramatic walk-off to stay perfect at home, and the United States continuing their dominant form. Pitching duels mixed with power hitting kept games entertaining, and broadcasts on FOX, FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes, and Tubi captured the international passion. Roster tweaks from injuries persist, but the talent level stays elite as MLB stars represent their countries with pride. Day 3 proved the WBC delivers non-stop action and high stakes from the start.

This 2026 edition keeps building toward an epic finish on March 17 in Miami. With upsets possible and rivalries intensifying, the best international baseball is on display—don’t miss what’s next!