The quarterfinal bracket is set for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Reigning champions Japan took care of business. Team USA had to sweat it out until the final day of first-round action.

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Cal Raleigh snubbed Randy Arozarena's attempted handshake during Team USA and Team Mexico's WBC clash. Arozarena didn't appear too pleased at his decision.