2026 World Baseball Classic: Team Mexico Schedule, Pool B Bracket Guide – Daikin Park, Houston

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¡Viva México! The 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) is set to deliver intense international baseball action from March 5-17, 2026, with 20 teams battling for global supremacy. We have the Team Mexico schedule for you for the WBC and more. Team Mexico enters as a strong contender after a run to the semifinals in 2023, where they fell just short against Japan. Led by stars like Randy Arozarena (who posted a monster 1.507 OPS last time), Jarren Duran, and a solid pitching staff featuring Javier Assad and others, El Tri aims to make noise again.

Mexico competes in Pool B at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas (home of the Astros), from March 6-11, 2026. The pool features a tough group: USA (rival showdown), Italy, Brazil, and Great Britain. Top two teams advance to the quarterfinals (March 13-14 in Houston or Miami), with semis and finals at loanDepot park in Miami (March 15-17).

We’ve got detailed brackets, printables, and predictions for the full WBC on Sports Brackets. Check our main WBC hub or related team guides for more.

2026 World Baseball Classic – Team Mexico Schedule

Here’s the 2026 World Baseball Classic Team Mexico schedule for you. The first game kicks off on March 6th, 2026 against Great Britain. 

Team Mexico – 2026 WBC Pool B Schedule (All Times ET)

Round-robin format: Each team plays the other four once. Top 2 advance.

DateOpponentTime (ET)VenueTV/NotesLink / Printable
March 6, 2026Great Britain1:00 p.m.Daikin Park, HoustonFS1 / FOX Deportes (likely)Tickets: worldbaseballclassic.com/tickets
March 8, 2026Brazil8:00 p.m.Daikin Park, HoustonTubi / Streaming options
March 9, 2026United States8:00 p.m.Daikin Park, HoustonFOX / FOX Deportes (high-profile rivalry)Tickets sold out for some – check resale
March 11, 2026Italy7:00 p.m.Daikin Park, HoustonFS1 or similar

Key Matchup Spotlight:

  • March 9 vs. USA – The marquee game! Expect fireworks in this border rivalry. Mexico pushed deep in 2023; Arozarena’s heroics could shine against American stars. Broadcast on FOX makes it must-watch.

Pool B Standings & Advancement:

  • Round-robin: Wins/losses determine seeding. Ties broken by runs allowed, head-to-head, etc.
  • Top 2 advance to quarterfinals (potential rematches in Houston).
  • Mexico’s path: Beat weaker foes (GB, Brazil) early, then upset USA or hold off Italy for a top spot.

Team Mexico Roster Highlights (Preliminary – Subject to Final Cuts):

  • Position Players: Randy Arozarena (OF – Tampa Bay Rays), Jarren Duran (OF – Boston Red Sox), plus MLB talents from Cubs, Rockies, etc.
  • Pitchers: Javier Assad (SP – Cubs), Taijuan Walker, Brennan Bernardino (RP – Rockies), Victor Vodnik (high-velocity bullpen arm), and more.
  • Coaching: Bullpen coach Manny Del Campo, etc. Full roster details via MLB.com or USA Today links.

How to Watch & Tickets:

  • U.S. Broadcast: FOX, FS1, FOX Deportes, Tubi (free streaming for select games).
  • Live Streams: MLB.TV international, or check worldbaseballclassic.com.
  • Tickets: Available at worldbaseballclassic.com/tickets (some Houston games sold out – resale via AXS or StubHub).

Printable 2026 WBC Bracket

Here’s the printable 2026 WBC Bracket for you. You can print or save it to PDF format. 

The 2026 World Baseball Classic Team USA schedule runs from March 5–17, 2026, featuring 20 teams in four pools. Team USA, the 2017 champions and 2023 runners-up (lost to Japan in the final), enters as a heavy favorite with a star-studded roster including Aaron Judge (captain), Paul Skenes, Bobby Witt Jr., Bryce Harper, and pitching aces like Tarik Skubal and Logan Webb (full roster announced February 5, 2026). We have the schedule and bracket updates for you here. 2026 World Baseball Classic Team USA Schedule Here’s the 2026 World Baseball Classic Team USA schedule for you. The team competes in Pool B at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, alongside Mexico, Italy, Great Britain, and Brazil. The top two teams from each pool advance to the quarterfinals (March 13-14 in Houston and Miami), with semifinals and the championship at loanDepot park in Miami (March 15-17). Team USA Pool B Schedule (All times ET; Daikin Park, Houston) Friday, March 6, 2026 – 8:00 PM ET - USA vs. Brazil (FOX / FOX Deportes) USA's tournament opener – expect a strong start against the underdog. Saturday, March 7, 2026 – 8:00 PM ET - Great Britain vs. USA (FOX) Rematch potential from past exhibitions; USA should dominate. Monday, March 9, 2026 – 8:00 PM ET - Mexico vs. USA (FOX / FOX Deportes) Intense rivalry game – Mexico always competes hard. Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 9:00 PM ET - Italy vs. USA (FS1 / FOX Deportes) Italy's scrappy style could test USA pitching; key for top seed in pool. 2026 WBC Knockout Stage (If USA Advances) Quarterfinals: March 13 or 14, 2026 at Daikin Park (Houston) or loanDepot park (Miami) – opponent TBD from cross-pool. USA likely hosts in Houston if they win Pool B. Semifinals: March 15 or 16, 2026 at loanDepot park (Miami) – 8:00 PM ET (FS1). Championship Game: March 17, 2026 at loanDepot park (Miami) – 8:00 PM ET (FOX). Team USA Exhibition Schedule (Pre-Tournament Tune-Ups) Team USA will play two exhibition games in Arizona to prepare. If you find yourself attending MLB Spring training in the Cactus League early, you might be able to catch them. Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – 3:05 PM ET - @ San Francisco Giants (Scottsdale Stadium, Scottsdale, AZ) Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – 3:10 PM ET - @ Colorado Rockies (Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale, AZ) These games are part of the broader WBC exhibition slate (MLB teams vs. national teams). No results yet-future tune-ups for roster chemistry. 2026 WBC Broadcast TV Broadcast Info (U.S.) All 47 games on FOX Sports networks (FOX, FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes), FOX Sports App, Tubi (free streaming), and FOX One (subscription). FOX airs 7 key games, including USA opener (March 6), select quarterfinals, and the championship (March 17). FS1 covers 19 games, including semifinals (March 15-16). FOX Deportes for Spanish-language broadcasts (41 games). ***Note, if you are in Japan, Netflix Japan is airing all WBC games. Printable 2026 WBC Bracket For full pools, venues, and more: see our main 2026 WBC Schedule & Bracket article here. You can save or print the WBC bracket to PDF format from the image displayed here. Key 2026 WBC Matchups & Notes USA vs. Mexico (March 9): High-energy rivalry-Mexico always brings intensity. Potential path: Top Pool B seed likely means quarterfinal in Houston (March 13); strong path to Miami final. Roster highlights: Aaron Judge (OF/captain), Paul Skenes (P), Bobby Witt Jr. (SS), Bryce Harper (1B/DH), Gunnar Henderson, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Tarik Skubal, Logan Webb-deep lineup and pitching. Tournament runs March 5-17, 2026. Bookmark for updates! Follow @javanx3d on X for roster news, live scores, and bracket fills. Tools like Parlay Builder can help with WBC futures bets once pools start.. Related MLB Content Looking for more baseball schedules? Check out our detailed guides: 2026 MLB Schedule: Printable, TV Lineups 2026 MLB Playoff Schedule: Bracket and Matchups

Full 2026 WBC Bracket Path (If Mexico Advances)

  • Quarterfinals: March 13-14 (Miami or Houston).
  • Semifinals: March 15-16.
  • Championship: March 17 at loanDepot park, Miami.

Stay tuned for roster updates (finalized early February), live results, and bracket updates once pool play begins March 5. 

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(Last updated: February 15, 2026 – Pre-tournament. Results added post-March 5.)

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