The 2026 World Baseball Classic final is upon us. Team USA punched its ticket Sunday night with a win over the Dominican Republic and will face Venezuela, which defeated Italy on Monday night. The U.S. and Venezuela are matching up in the WBC championship now on FOX.

The Venezuelans defeated the United States 3-2 on Tuesday in Miami, capping off a tournament that showcased baseball at its best. Tears were flowing as soon as Venezuela closer Daniel Palencia’s fastball reached the glove of Salvador Perez for the final out.

Venezuela overcame a dramatic Bryce Harper home run to upset Team USA en route to a maidan first World Baseball Classic crown Tuesday in Miami.

Team USA suffered a stunning defeat to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final, and some fans were left fuming when they ripped off their silver medals in disgust.

Venezuela is your new World Baseball Classic champion. After a dramatic back-and-forth affair at loanDepot Park in Miami on Tuesday, Venezuela beat the United States 3-2 to win its first-ever World Baseball Classic title.

Look for Team USA stars Roman Anthony, Gunnar Henderson and Mason Miller to soar in 2026 after huge WBC performances

Venezuela won its first WBC title behind stellar pitching that held USA’s star-studded lineup to just three hits

MLB star Bryce Harper showed tremendous sportsmanship despite Team USA’s dramatic defeat in the 2026 World Baseball Classic final. The Americans couldn’t get the job done on home soil during Tuesday’s final against Venezuela.

After a poor performance at the World Baseball Classic and a loss in the final, fans called out the Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh.

Unfortunately for Mark DeRosa and Team USA, they've come up short once again in the World Baseball Classic Championship. Bryce Harper silenced the pro-Venezuela crowd on Tuesday night by crushing a two-run homer to tie the game in the bottom of the eighth inning.