The United States advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a 5-3 victory over Canada in a quarterfinal game on Friday, March 14, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Key contributions came from Aaron Judge, who hit a crucial double, and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang, who each recorded two hits.
The U.S. team built an early lead and held off a late rally from Canada to secure the win. The victory sets up a semifinal matchup in Miami, where the U.S. will face the winner of the quarterfinal between Japan and the Dominican Republic.
The World Baseball Classic is an international tournament featuring professional players from Major League Baseball and other leagues worldwide. The U.S. is the defending champion, having won the previous tournament in 2023.
