United States defeated Brazil 5-4 in a thrilling Pool B matchup at Daikin Park on March 6, 2026. The game saw tight competition, with both teams trading leads in the later innings. Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo each contributed two hits, while Carlos Correa went 1-for-3 with a RBI. The decisive moment came in the bottom of the 7th, when Paul Goldschmidt drove in the go-ahead run with a single. Clayton Kershaw pitched a strong 5.2 innings, allowing just two earned runs and striking out eight.

Brazil’s Diego Campos kept the game close, scattering 10 hits over 6.0 innings but faltering in the final frame. The victory gives the US a 2-1 edge in Pool B, tightening the race for advancement.