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The United States fields its strongest roster ever for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, aiming to avenge its loss to Japan in the 2023 final. Key matchups in the pool stage include:
- **United States vs. Brazil** (March 6, 8 p.m. ET on FOX): The U.S. opens against Brazil, making its first appearance since 2013, led by veteran Leonardo Reginatto.
- **Great Britain vs. United States** (March 7, 8 p.m. ET on FOX): Jazz Chisholm Jr. faces Yankees teammates Aaron Judge and David Bednar.
- **Japan vs. South Korea** (March 7, 5 a.m. ET on FS1): A historic rivalry reignites as Japan's Shohei Ohtani battles South Korea's rising star Do-yeong Kim.
- **Cuba vs. Puerto Rico** (March 9, 7 p.m. ET on FS1): A crucial clash in Pool A featuring Edwin Diaz and Nolan Arenado.
- **Mexico vs. United States** (March 9, 8 p.m. ET on FOX): An intense showdown against a familiar rival.
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