HOUSTON -- Both Great Britain and Brazil are hungry for a win at this year's World Baseball Classic. Only one of them will get it.
The two teams are both winless in Pool B, and this is their final game. They'll be pulling out all the stops to get that first win. The stakes are high for each country.
Brazil has never won a game at the World Baseball Classic across two appearances in 2013 and 2026. A win here would be the biggest in the country's baseball history.
"Tomorrow is the most important game for us," said Brazil manager Daniel Yuichi Matsumoto. "It's going to be everything on the table for the game."
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Great Britain is hoping for continued growth after making its Classic debut in 2023, when it went 1-3 with a win over Colombia. Getting one more victory in 2026 would help the team keep the momentum of British baseball going.
"It's everything," GB manager Brad Marcelino said of winning the final game. "So everyone is all onboard, all hands on deck. It's definitely a must-win.
"And it is up to the boys, right? They know what they need to do. Nothing to be said besides: Go and win a ballgame."
Here’s what you need to know about the matchup:
When and where: Monday, 1 p.m. ET/noon CT, Daikin Park
How you can watch: Great Britain vs. Brazil will stream on Tubi.
How you can listen: There is a free English-language audio stream available for every game.
Team results: Both teams are 0-3 in the 2026 Classic as they've gone up against the heavy hitters in Pool B. Brazil lost to the United States, 15-5, to Italy, 8-0, and to Mexico, 16-0. Great Britain fell 8-2 to Mexico, 9-1 to Team USA and 7-4 to Italy.
Probable starting pitchers: Enzo Sawayama (Brazil) vs. Brendan Beck (Great Britain)
What’s at stake: These teams are both eliminated from contention at the 2026 Classic. They're playing for national pride on both sides -- and a spot in the next World Baseball Classic. The winner of this game will earn an automatic berth in the next WBC, but the loser will have to go through the qualifier rounds as the last-place finisher in Pool B.
Matchup history: This will be the first meeting of Brazil and Great Britain in a WBC game.