SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- With their backs against the wall, Panama pulled out a comeback win against Canada on Sunday to move to 1-2 and keep their chances at advancing to the knockout stage alive. Now, they’ll take on Colombia, which is eliminated at 0-3 but will still be trying to win to avoid having to play in a qualifier for the next World Baseball Classic.
Here’s what you need to know about the matchup:
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When and where: Monday, 12 p.m. ET at Hiram Bithorn Stadium.
How you can watch: The Colombia-Panama game will be available on FS2.
The FOX Sports family of networks (FOX, FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes), the FOX Sports App and Tubi will combine to air all 47 games of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in the United States, and all matchups will be available to stream live and on-demand on FOX One. Additionally, 41 out of the 47 contests will air in Spanish across a combination of FOX Deportes, the FOX Sports App, Tubi and FOX One.
Netflix Japan will stream all tournament games in Japanese.
How you can listen: There is a free English-language audio stream available for every game.
Team results: Panama is 1-2 after a Friday loss to Cuba, a Saturday loss to Puerto Rico and then a clutch win over Canada on Sunday. Colombia is 0-3 after losing to Canada, Puerto Rico and Cuba.
Probable starting pitchers: Adrian Almeida (Colombia) vs. Paolo Espino (Panama)
What’s at stake: Panama needs a win to get to 2-2 and stay in the running next to Cuba (2-0) and Puerto Rico (2-0), who play each other later on Monday. Colombia needs a victory here in Pool A to avoid having to play in qualifying games for the next Classic.
Matchup history: These neighbors have never faced off in Classic play. This could be the beginning of an intense, cross-border World Baseball Classic rivalry.