Italy continues its unlikely run at the World Baseball Classic and will next take on Venezuela in Monday's semifinal game. The Venezuelans are having their own storybook run after eliminating Shohei Ohtani and defending WBC champions Japan in the quarterfinals. Next up is a spot in the final.

Team USA is going to some familiar stars for their starting lineup in a win-or-go-home matchup to extend their quest for gold in the World Baseball Classic. The Americans will hope the new lineup for their quarterfinal game tonight against Canada (8 ET,

Here's a look at our projections for Team USA's top lineup and pitching rotation for the 2026 World Baseball Classic:

Here's how to watch Team USA vs. Canada at the World Baseball Classic on Friday on FOX.

After a stunning loss to Italy, Team USA was nearly knocked out in the group stage. It only advanced to the quarterfinals when Italy happened to defeat Mexico.

Logan Webb takes the mound for the Americans who boast an MVP-heavy lineup.

Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run homer after Maikel Garcia sparked the comeback with a two-run shot, and Venezuela beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals.