Team Canada to face USA in first-ever WBC quarterfinal matchup

After their victory over Cuba on Wednesday night, the Canadian National Team advanced to the quarterfinals at the World Baseball Classic for the first time. Now, they know who their opponents will be.

After being upset by group champions Italy, it was a tense 24 hours for Team USA, who, for a minute, were on the brink of being eliminated during the group stage for the first time ever.

Thankfully, a win over team Mexico vaulted them into second place and set up a quarterfinals matchup with their friendly northern neighbours.

Yes, the Quarterfinals will feature Team Canada vs. Team USA.

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And while the Canadians finished atop their and the Americans finished second, it doesn't necessarily mean that the Canucks are the favourite.

Since the WBC's inception in 2006, USA boasts a 4-1 record against Canada.

The standings could have turned out very differently. Canada did finish with a 3-1 record, but so did Team Puerto Rico. However, because Canada beat Puerto Rico in their group A matchup, they received the edge in the tiebreaker.

Now, the Canadian National Team will look to best USA for the first time in 20 years. It's going to be epic.

The Canada-USA matchup takes place on Friday, March 13 and 8pm ET.

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