Team USA to face Venezuela in final
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The final game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic was just that -- a classic. Venezuela prevailed in a white-knuckled 3-2 victory over Team USA in Tuesday's final at loanDepot Park in Miami, and in doing so they secured their first ever WBC title.
Venezuela's final run wasn't random -- the nation has several quality MLB players on the roster. Players in 2026 included Ronald Acuna Jr., Luis Arraez, Ranger Suarez, Salvador Perez, Eugenio Suarez, Gleyber Torres, Wilyer Abreu, Maikel Garcia and more.
The United States' win over the Dominican Republic in Sunday's World Baseball Classic semifinal delivered historic viewership numbers.
Venezuela defeated Italy in the semifinal of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, setting the stage for a contentious final matchup vs. USA.