Two powerhouse baseball nations, Cuba and Puerto Rico, both undefeated at 2-0, clash in San Juan for a crucial pool game in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The winner secures a quarterfinals berth, while the loser faces Canada next. Probable starters are Julio Robaina for Cuba and Elmer Rodríguez for Puerto Rico.
The matchup between Cuba and Puerto Rico highlights the 2026 World Baseball Classic, pitting two storied international baseball programs against each other at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Scheduled for Monday at 7 p.m. ET, the game carries high stakes as both teams enter with perfect records.
Puerto Rico started the tournament with a win over Colombia on Friday, followed by a walk-off victory against Panama on Saturday night. Cuba, meanwhile, defeated Panama on Friday and Colombia on Sunday. These results position the game as a potential decider for advancing from the pool.
The probable pitching matchup features Julio Robaina for Cuba against right-hander Elmer Rodríguez for Puerto Rico. Alexei Ramirez remains on the Cuban roster, adding experience to the lineup.
Historically, the teams have met twice in World Baseball Classic play during the inaugural 2006 tournament. Puerto Rico won 12-2 in the first round, but Cuba prevailed 4-3 in the quarterfinals. This encounter serves as a rubber match two decades later.
Fans can watch the game on FS1, with coverage across the FOX Sports networks, the FOX Sports App, and Tubi in the United States. A free English-language audio stream is available for every game, and Spanish-language broadcasts cover 41 contests. Netflix Japan streams all games in Japanese.
The tournament includes 47 games total, with complete coverage on various platforms.
