A night after pulling off one of the most shocking results in World Baseball Classic history, Italy clinched the pool with a 9-1 win over Mexico.

Team USA no longer controls its destiny. Here's what they are rooting for in tonight's game. WBC rules dictate that the top two teams in each pool advance to the elimination stages. Italy's upset victory has thrown some chaos into the proceedings.

Mexico and the U.S. are on the brink of elimination in the WBC. Here is what you need to know about how each team can advance.

Italy defeated Mexico to advance in World Baseball Classic, while saving Team USA's tournament hopes with their crucial victory in Houston.

Team USA advanced out of pool play in the World Baseball Classic and will face Canada on Friday in the tournament's quarterfinals, averting a disastrous flameout thanks to Italy's 9-1 victory against Mexico on Wednesday night.

Team USA’s shocking 8–6 loss to Italy has put its World Baseball Classic hopes in danger. Here’s how USA could still survive pool play. The post Team USA WBC Survival Looks Assured as Italy Surges vs.

Italy has been impressive at the WBC, which is why Team USA can't afford to trip up in Tuesday's Pool B finale.

All they can do now is watch Italy vs. Mexico. Team USA baseball does not control its own destiny at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Francisco Cervelli believes Italy won’t be sneaking up on opponents in three years at the next World Baseball Classic. “We are no longer the Cinderella,” the Italy manager said after the Azzurri were eliminated with a 4-2 semifinal loss to Venezuela on Monday night.