Italy's upset of Team USA has set up a critical matchup vs. Mexico (7 ET, FS1). If the Italians win, they and the U.S. move on. If they lose, it's a 3-team tie atop Pool B. Here's the breakdown of who advances -- and why -- in that scenario.
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Latest News
- Tiebreaker scenarios for USA, Italy, Mexico
- Canada, Cuba battle for right to advance (3 p.m. ET, FS2)
- Like a shot of espresso, Italy jolts Team USA
- Italy-Mexico winner to advance -- and determine USA's fate (7 p.m. ET on FS1)
- Canada has Classic fate in its own hands after quieting Puerto Rico
- Netflix teases first MLB broadcast with Opening Night trailer
- Elimination scenarios for the World Baseball Classic
- Baseball, family, country: These brothers teamed up in the Classic
- Griffey played in the first Classic -- and now he's photographing it

