For the first time since 2006, Team USA has defeated Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. USA used Paul Skenes' golden right arm and home runs from Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony to beat Mexico in Monday night's crucial Pool B matchup at Daikin Park in Houston ( USA 5, MEX 3 ). Mexico had beaten USA in their three previous WBC meetings.

A!" chants were booming. The Mexico fans were deafening. And in the end, the U.S. was the better team in the most hyped game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. In an electric atmosphere at Daikin Park on Monday night,

Former Red Sox prospect Kyle Teel hit one of three Italy homers in the game, as the US will hope for another Italy win Wednesday against Mexico to help guarantee their spot in the quarterfinals.

Three games will be played in Mexico, with all taking place at Mexico City's Estadio Banorte over the next three years, the announcement stated. The next game will be held in Mexico City in December of 2026, although the teams that will compete in that game have yet to be announced.

The Team Mexico electric factory has arrived in full force -- and the showdown with Team USA is on. Mexico’s bats erupted in a 16-0, six-inning run-rule-shortened drubbing of Brazil in their second game of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday.