USA vs Dominican Republic WBC history: head-to-head record before 2026 semifinal
Team USA and the Dominican Republic have met three times before in the World Baseball Classic. Here’s who holds the edge.
Two of the most talent-packed rosters in international baseball are set to meet again as Team USA faces the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals.
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— Bay Area Super fans (@Baysuperfans) March 15, 2026
The matchup is one of the most anticipated in the tournament thanks to the star power on both sides. Players such as Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes and Bryce Harper headline the American roster, while the Dominican lineup features stars including Juan Soto and Julio Rodríguez.
But historically, the numbers show that the Dominican Republic has had the upper hand in this rivalry.
Team USA vs Dominican Republic WBC head-to-head record
The two teams have faced each other three times in World Baseball Classic history, with the Dominican Republic winning twice.
| Year | Round | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Second Round | Dominican Republic wins | 3–1 |
| 2017 | Pool Play | Dominican Republic wins | 7–5 |
| 2017 | Second Round | USA wins | 6–3 |
The Dominican Republic earned their first win in 2013, defeating the United States 3-1 during the second round of the tournament.
Four years later, the teams met twice during the 2017 World Baseball Classic. The Dominican Republic won the first matchup in pool play, rallying late to secure a 7-5 victory.
However, Team USA got their revenge later in the tournament.
The last time Team USA beat the Dominican Republic
The most recent meeting between the teams came in March 2017, when the United States eliminated the defending champions with a 6-3 win in the second round.
Giancarlo Stanton delivered a key go-ahead home run, while a spectacular defensive play by Adam Jones helped preserve the lead and send the Americans to the semifinals.
That victory remains Team USA’s only win against the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
Another high-stakes meeting in 2026
Now the rivals will meet again in the 2026 semifinal tonight, with a spot in the championship game on the line.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MERCY RULES SOUTH KOREA IN JUST 7 INNINGS. 🇩🇴
— theScore (@theScore) March 14, 2026
They will play the winner of USA/Canada in the WBC SF. 🍿 pic.twitter.com/pvQza44Ovv
Team USA reached the round after defeating Canada in the quarterfinals, while the Dominican Republic advanced following a dominant performance against Korea. Both teams feature deep lineups filled with MLB stars, setting up what could be one of the most exciting games of the tournament.
With the historical edge belonging to the Dominican Republic, Team USA will be looking to repeat its 2017 success, while the Dominican squad aims to continue its strong record in this international rivalry.
USA vs Dominican Republic - WBC semifinal
- Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: LoanDepot Park - Miami, Florida
- TV: FS1
- Streaming: FOX Sports app and FOXSports.com
The winner will advance to the WBC final, where they will face the victor of the other semifinal between Venezuela and Italy.
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