Team USA Faces Canada in World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals

Brewers' Brice Turang, Tyler Black, and Rob Zastryzny feature in the matchup

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:50pm

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Team USA's World Baseball Classic journey continues as they take on Canada in the quarterfinals tonight at Daikin Park in Houston. After narrowly avoiding elimination with Italy's win over Mexico, the Americans look to advance past their northern neighbors. Milwaukee Brewers players Brice Turang, Tyler Black, and Rob Zastryzny will feature for the opposing sides.

Why it matters

The World Baseball Classic is a prestigious international tournament that showcases the best baseball talent from around the globe. This quarterfinal matchup between the United States and Canada will be a highly anticipated clash, with both teams vying to keep their championship hopes alive.

The details

Team USA's lineup features several big names, including Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge, and Kyle Schwarber. Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang will bat eighth for the Americans after hitting .417 with four doubles, four RBIs, and five stolen bases in the tournament so far. On the Canadian side, Brewers players Tyler Black and Rob Zastryzny will look to help their team advance.

  • The quarterfinal game is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7 p.m. local time.
  • If Team USA defeats Canada, they will play the winner of the Dominican Republic/South Korea game on Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m.

The players

Brice Turang

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman who is hitting .417 with four doubles, four RBIs, and five stolen bases in the World Baseball Classic so far.

Tyler Black

Milwaukee Brewers player on Team Canada's roster.

Rob Zastryzny

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher on Team Canada's roster.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

If Team USA defeats Canada in the semifinals, it will play the winner of the Dominican Republic/South Korea game on Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m.

The takeaway

This quarterfinal matchup between the United States and Canada in the World Baseball Classic promises to be an exciting and highly competitive game, with several Milwaukee Brewers players featured on both sides.