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The United States is poised to begin the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Friday, March 6.
Team USA will start its pool play with a matchup against Brazil, and will serve as the away team despite the game taking place in Houston, Texas.
The United States is one of the favorites to win the World Baseball Classic this year. Team USA made it to the championship game in 2023, but lost to Team Japan. The U.S. is looking for its first WBC title since 2017, and has a roster of All-Stars giving them a good chance to do it in 2026. The quest to win the 2026 World Baseball Classic begins as the United States takes on Brazil on Friday night.
The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates and highlights as Team USA begins its 2026 World Baseball Classic schedule by taking on Brazil.
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USA vs. Brazil baseball score
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Top of the 1st inning
8:27 p.m. — After Judge’s home run, Kyle Schwarber singled to center. Alex Bregman worked a full count and then drew a walk. Cal Raleigh grounded out to the pitcher, who threw it to first for the second out of the inning. Schwarber moved up to third and Bregman advanced to second base.
Roman Anthony grounded out to first to end the inning. Takahashi had to throw 36 pitches in the first.
USA 2, Brazil 0
8:18 p.m. — Witt hit a ball that barely bounced over the pitcher, and he used his speed to beat out a single to begin the game. Harper worked a full count, but struck out. On the strikeout pitch, Witt swiped second. With first base open, Takahashi worked around Judge and got into a 3-0 count. He hung a breaking ball, and Judge made him pay for it, blasting a two-run home run into left-center.
ALL RISE! pic.twitter.com/mzOYLOiWLQ
— USA Baseball (@USABaseball) March 7, 2026
Pre-Game
8:10 p.m. — It is game time and Team USA will bat first.
7:58 p.m. — It will be interesting to see how long Webb pitches. With the starters still working up to their regular-season workloads, don’t be shocked if they only pitch a handful of innings before the bullpen gets active.
7:38 p.m. — We are about 20 minutes away from first pitch. In the U.S., the game will air on Fox.
6:49 p.m. — The United States and Brazil have matched up seven times at the professional level since 1999. Team USA has won all seven.
6:09 p.m. — Here is how Brazil will line up behind Takahashi.
Here’s how USA and Brazil will line up against one another tonight pic.twitter.com/P0a5M2Vu8u
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 6, 2026
5:42 p.m. — The USA will start Giants ace Logan Webb. Last year, he went 15-11 with a 3.22 ERA and 224 strikeouts. His high punch-out total ranked as the third-most in the MLB for the 2025 season.
Brazil will counter with Bo Takahashi. He is a right-hander who spent the 2025 season in the Japanese Professional League. Over 23 games, he amassed a 2-5 record with a 3.66 ERA with 38 strikeouts over 64 innings.
4:42 p.m. — Here is how Team USA will lineup for the WBC opener against Brazil with Logan Webb on the bump.
Tonight’s starting lineup against Brazil ⬇️
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/cuRHAd9RMh
— USA Baseball (@USABaseball) March 6, 2026
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USA vs. Brazil start time
- Date: Friday, March 6
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET
The United States’ first official game for the 2026 World Baseball Classic will be held on Friday, March 6th and first pitch is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
The game will be held at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, which is normally home to the Houston Astros.
MORE: Complete look at Team USA’s 2026 WBC roster
What channel is USA vs. Brazil on?
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: Fubo
The USA will begin its World Baseball Classic schedule, taking on Brazil in its first game, and it will air on Fox.
Cord-cutters can stream the game with Fubo, which carries Fox in its channel lineup and is currently offering a free trial.
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USA World Baseball Classic schedule 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| 3/6 | @ Brazil | 8:00 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 3/7 | vs. Great Britain | 8:00 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 3/9 | vs. Mexico | 8:00 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 3/10 | vs. Italy | 8:00 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| 3/13 or 3/14 | Quarterfinals | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
| 3/15 or 3/16 | Semifinals | 8:00 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| 3/17 | Finals | 8:00 pm. | Fox, Fubo |
