Colombia vs Canada Preview & Prediction | 2026 World Baseball Classic | Pool Stage

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Michael Soroka gets the ball for Canada in their first game of the 2026 WBC against Colombia, who are likely to send out Julio Teheran.

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Colombia vs Canada prediction

Whilst Colombia have already begun their World Baseball Classic campaign against Puerto Rico, Canada are taking to the field for the first time in San Juan. This might work in their favour when taking into account the fact that Canada’s pitching staff is fresh and all ready to go, but that lack of full-throttle match experience on the field at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium could end up working against them, especially the hitters and fielders who all need to be locked in from ball one.

This contest will likely come down to whether Canada can break through against an underrated Colombian pitching staff, especially if it’s Julio Teheran starting on the mound. Colombia knows their batting line-up isn’t the strongest on paper but if they can prioritise smart pitching and stellar defence, then they have a shot. With that in mind, back a fairly low-scoring match regardless of who comes out on top.

Colombia vs Canada tip: Under 9.5 total runs